This is something I experience and although it’s a nice way to be it does have its drawbacks. I too put others feelings before my own, I don’t always respond in the right way at the time but I do have strong feelings for others. With animals I see on the roads which have been hit by vehicles I get a real sinking feeling in my stomach and I say a word of how sorry I am. I can even feel empathy for people that have been hurtful to me, it’s a lot to take on and it can be very tiring to give all these things your attention. The positive side is that by being this way you can make a difference to others when they are in need. I have supported a friend whose parents unfortunately died in a RTC. I didn’t do much but I listened, messaged him regularly to let him know I was thinking of him and took him the odd gift to cheer him up. I struggle to stay in regular contact with people but I’m good at it when they have real needs.
This is something I experience and although it’s a nice way to be it does have its drawbacks. I too put others feelings before my own, I don’t always respond in the right way at the time but I do have strong feelings for others. With animals I see on the roads which have been hit by vehicles I get a real sinking feeling in my stomach and I say a word of how sorry I am. I can even feel empathy for people that have been hurtful to me, it’s a lot to take on and it can be very tiring to give all these things your attention. The positive side is that by being this way you can make a difference to others when they are in need. I have supported a friend whose parents unfortunately died in a RTC. I didn’t do much but I listened, messaged him regularly to let him know I was thinking of him and took him the odd gift to cheer him up. I struggle to stay in regular contact with people but I’m good at it when they have real needs.
