[quote=Halo]
I'm explaining what empathy is, not saying you don't have it. You state that you don't believe you have it ("where can I buy it"), then argue that you do have it when I try to define it - what can I say? I don't know you; I can't say whether you do or do not act empathetically. I'm giving advice - what you take from what I say is down to you.All I can say is that I think you look at this in a very detached way. In the end, empathy and friendship and connection is about feeling - not running from or detaching from emotion. It may just be that the way you write and logically express yourself comes across a certain way and that I'm completely wrong. Again, I know nothing about you.Anyway, look, in summary: just talk to people about common interests, about yourself, and show an interest in them. That's how to talk to someone. From there? If you like 'em, you like 'em, and you let the friendship grow naturally. Do things together, talk together, and so on. *thumbs up brah*
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It actually was humour. Or at least my stab at it. I wouldn't say I detach but try and remain objective. Furthermore I felt no attack. I merely felt the need to clarify. <3