We often form the strongest connections with people who truly "get us." These people are usually the first to get excited over your good news and the first to listen when you're feeling down. But have ...

Vanessa Reiser is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), licensed in NY, NJ, MA, and FL. She is a psychotherapist and the founder of the nonprofit, TellaTherapist.org. She is also a survivor of ...

There are all types of people we come across when we’re in romantic relationships or relationships with friends or family members: the gaslighters, love bombers, narcissists and breadcrumbers, to name ...

Brian was married for three years when he came to my office in despair about his wife, Elise. He had listened to podcasts about narcissistic abuse, but Elise didn’t fit the typical mold; she could be ...

Empaths are the quiet powerhouses of emotional connection—sensitive souls who can feel the joy, sorrow, and subtle shifts in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Typically, our society views empathy—defined by the American Psychological Association as “understanding ...

Empaths have a few habits that average people simply don't understand. Empaths are people who are highly sensitive to the emotions and needs of others. It's estimated that 1-2% of the population are ...

It can be hard for empaths to see a clear difference between their own feelings and those of others. Being an empath is a superpower, but it can also be exhausting. Empaths have unique insight into ...

Ever feel like you’ve got a "Welcome" mat out for people who just drain your energy? It’s not just bad luck—it turns out some ...

Empathy refers to the ability to understand how a person feels and to experience their emotions. Sympathy refers to feeling for another, such as feeling sorry for them, without actually feeling their ...