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Intellectual understanding blocks empathy

Oftentimes when somebody is telling me about a challenge they’re having, I will respond with intellectual questions to understand the components of the issue at hand. Wait! Intellectual understanding blocks empathy. Before asking questions, I will make my own feelings and needs clear, and be sure they’re comfortable answering my clarifying questions.


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