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Top 5 Things to Never Say to an Empath
With suggestions on what to say
Empaths are different, and believe me we know it. There are reminders of how different we are every day. The world is simply not set up for empaths, and it can be difficult, as a result, to navigate.
If you have a loved one who is an empath you likely want to help. In that spirit, here are some things to try not to say. With suggestions on how to communicate in a way that is more empath friendly.
5 things to never say to an empath
Don’t get so upset- Empaths are emotional. When you are told not to get upset, the problem is, it’s stifling. Like someone saying you can’t express yourself. It causes the empath to shut down.
You are so weird- Empaths are weird, but it’s part of what makes empaths who they are. Pointing it out only makes the empath feel as if they are doing something wrong and while that may be the intention, to correct behavior, a little acceptance goes a long way.
Calm down- Empaths are excitable, sometimes loud, and very expressive. This is because they are passionate about life, but it can seem to others as too much at times. But telling an empath to relax or calm down usually comes across as disapproval and hurts.
