Sympathy vs. Empathy: Why Compassion Needs Boundaries | Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian

Welcome back to Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian. Today, I’m diving into the difference between sympathy and empathy—and why I believe sympathy creates real compassion while empathy can be dangerous if you’re not grounded.

Empathy pulls you into someone’s storm, risking manipulation and loss of self. Sympathy keeps one foot on solid ground, allowing you to truly help without losing yourself.

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