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I’m an Empath

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ArtfulRubyKoala · 02/05/2026 12:39

AIBU to think that people who use the word ‘empath’ to describe themself actually tend to be incredibly self absorbed?
I have only met 2 people who have used this word to describe themselves and it was noticeable with both how much time they spent talking about themselves during the time I was with them. I also found it odd that both told me they were empaths the first time I met them.

Obviously my sample size of 2 makes this fact(!) but am interested to hear other people’s experiences.

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ChagallsMuse · 02/05/2026 12:40

Yup

Twiglets1 · 02/05/2026 12:40

ArtfulRubyKoala · 02/05/2026 12:39

AIBU to think that people who use the word ‘empath’ to describe themself actually tend to be incredibly self absorbed?
I have only met 2 people who have used this word to describe themselves and it was noticeable with both how much time they spent talking about themselves during the time I was with them. I also found it odd that both told me they were empaths the first time I met them.

Obviously my sample size of 2 makes this fact(!) but am interested to hear other people’s experiences.

100% this is my experience too (though equally from a small sample).

AnneLovesGilbert · 02/05/2026 12:40

Completely agree.