Yes, Bill, some folks ARE more empathetic, but sometimes what is called empathy is really excessive caretaking, and the sequelae show it.

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I think Tangledwood (sp?) captured much of what I think, BTW, in one of the questions I asked. S/he (sorry) is a nice example of someone I do not know at all simply answering a question that has been posed.

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Been enjoying some PMs that speak to these thoughts, as well. As often is true at Mudcat-- the threads are only one view of the Mudcat.

~Susan