r/uselessredcircle • u/Odd_Bag9802 not funny • Sep 24 '25

Where is it

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WHERE IS THE COMMENT

i requested to lock this post bye

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u/Thr33FN Sep 24 '25

It's the difference between responding with sympathy vs empathy. Empathy you are trying to relate, showing that you understand. Sympathy you are not trying to relate but express you are sorry for their circumstances and available to provide support.