DEAR BONNIE: Lately, I have been feeling all out of sorts. My energy seems to be all over the place. One minute, I feel fine, and the next moment, I start to feel anxious and full of anxiety. I know I ...

Meesh Carra, a psychic medium in Massachusetts, first came across the term “empath” on a spiritual journey, when she began exploring “energy work” and “intuitive development.” “As a psychic medium, I ...

Dark empaths are people who use the power of their empathy—which is the ability to detect and understand others’ feeling and emotions—not to help others but instead to manipulate others for personal ...

Vanessa Reiser is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), licensed in NY, NJ, MA, and FL. She is a psychotherapist and the founder of the nonprofit, TellaTherapist.org. She is also a survivor of ...

While it's not an official psychological term, empaths are generally understood to be people who are extremely attuned to the feelings and emotions of others. The term stems from the word "empathy," ...

Highly empathic people make better decisions and navigate complex social situations with grace. The takeaway is clear: when ...

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As they say, “Opposites attract,” and this is certainly true in a variety of relationships, from marriage and dating relationships to friendships and connections with family members. And at times, an ...

Breanna Mona is a freelance writer and editor focused on creating inclusive, empathetic content. She works across platforms like Healthline, Greatist, Medical News Today, Psych Central and more, ...

When you, an empath, leave a relationship with a narcissist, the narcissist is initially stunned, reeling and destabilized. The narcissist may beg or try to manipulate you into staying. Even if they ...