It may be most difficult to empathize with those we are closest to.
A need is life seeking expression within us.
Fix-it jackals can't wait to fix it, because they don't know how to enjoy pain. And until you learn how to enjoy pain, you can't enjoy intimacy.
When you need empathy, you cannot give empathy.
Ask before offering advice or reassurance.
At the root of every tantrum and power struggle are unmet needs.