being an asshole is easy. and sometimes, honestly, it's necessary to *act* like an asshole. but you should never *be* an asshole

empathy is hard. you have to put *work* into being empathetic. but it's fucking worth it.

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@Bruzer I think compassion is a more apt term here. There are people out there who are unable to express or feel empathy due to neurodivergence, but practice compassion through other means. My headmate Iselyn is one such example, they are fairly compassionate for an apath.

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