Comments on: You Just Don’t Understand

By: Erin Miuccio

Erin Miuccio — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:32:02 +0000

Great post! The world would be such a better place if more people understood empathy. Bravo for your teacher explaining it! Not everyone will get it, but the more it is taught, the more people will start to understand. Thanks for posting!

By: Ximena Santillan Guerra

Ximena Santillan Guerra — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:41:47 +0000

Love it! I also had a world history teacher who taught me a lot! About life, history, music, to achieve something you really want! I will never forget that teacher! I’m totally agree! Just because I haven’t lost a friend or haven’t had a heartbroken! Doesn’t mean I don’t understand!

By: Andra Shannon

Andra Shannon — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:44:16 +0000

Totally agree, Nicole! I, too, haven’t been through many horrific life events thus far, but I’ve always felt that I am a compassionate and understanding person. I’m able to recognize when someone is going through something, put myself in their position, and feel what they’re feeling… Which I guess is the definition of empathy. And I think all humans are capable of this. We just need to lean on each other more often… No one needs to be alone.

By: Alycia Lourim

Alycia Lourim — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:42:05 +0000

This is beautiful. I love it.

By: Rebecca Lynn

Rebecca Lynn — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:36:00 +0000

Just to let you know, you’re very right. I’m attempting to leave behind an eating disorder, and my best friend and I are in the exact same boat, but my boyfriend, who has never struggled with food or body issues like I have, is the first person I talk to. His empathy is overwhelmingly comforting and supporting. And non-judgmental. At the end of the day, anyone with any problem just doesn’t want to feel judged, and a great sense of empathy makes that possible.