Unfortunately, not many people realize how important being an empath is, but they are extremely gifted people. Empaths are able to truly feel the emotions of others and are capable of experiencing it as it happens.
Empaths are often misunderstood, and people wrongly assume that they should be able to take away the pain of another person. However, there is a lot more to it than that. While an empath may be able to lessen the pain, they can’t just say poof and it is gone. Don’t get me wrong, they are healers in a sense, but healing takes time not magic.
Below you will find some of the most glaring characteristics of an empath to better help you understand them. Believe me, when you really get to know an empath you will come to realize that they are actually quite interesting.
1. They do not tolerate narcissists
When it comes to being happy and promoting happiness they know that there is no place for a narcissist in their lives. They can spot them with ease and know how to handle them.
2. They are ‘too sensitive’
Because the empath is so in touch with their emotions and the emotions of others people often label them as ‘too sensitive.’ However, it is important to realize that there is nothing wrong with being in-tune with your emotions or the emotions of others.
3. They help others
Empaths help others because it makes them happy, and because they love being there for those who need them.
4. They understand the emotions of others
Empaths have the ability to connect with just about anyone on at least some level. They can truly feel what the person they are associated with is feeling.
5. They give the best advice
If you ask an empath for advice you should know you are getting the best advice possible. They are honest and only think about what could be best for you.
6. They cannot handle negative things
It could be something as big as the news or something as small as the videos of animal abuse that are plastered all over social media. The empath cannot handle the sadness that comes along with these things, and they might actually avoid them for that reason.
7. They can become overwhelmed
Depending on the sound, texture, or even taste something could irritate them quite easily. This is because of how heightened their senses truly are.
8. They are often tired
Dealing with their own emotions on top of everyone else’s can drain even the most well-spent empath. Because of this they must take time to recharge on occasion.
9. They love animals
Empaths see animals as pure innocence and cannot stand the idea of someone being cruel towards them. They also feel the emotions of animals and seem to get along with them like no one else. As a matter of fact, animals that are usually seen as mean seem to actually calm down around an empath.
10. They are awesome listeners
When you talk to them about your problems they will pay close attention to what you are saying and really think things out before they respond.
11. They are constant
You never have to worry about an empath changing the way they are for a relationship, or anybody else. They change for no one!
12. They hate crowds
Being in crowds is overwhelming, they are like giant balls of emotion screaming all at once.
13. They are not fake
The empath will not lie to you, they will be genuine and honest with you right from the start.
14. They even help those who do not deserve it
The empath is not going to pick and choose who they help, if someone needs them they will be there.
If you know an empath you need to understand they are doing a lot more than you think they are. For more information on them check out the video below.
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