When is it appropriate to have sympathy as opposed to empathy? Maybe when you have walked in the footsteps of another then you can empathize. But if you have never experienced their pain, then you can only sympathize. Do not pretend to know what someone is going through, if you yourself have never been down that same path experiencing the same kind of pain. Know that though, there may be some similarities to your experiences and as a result you can be more empathetic, but sympathize and don't compare!Everyone walks in the footsteps they choose to follow and they become their own.
Sympathize with their journey and empathize if it is your own.
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