Why are some people so empathetic

I'm not a sociopath I have a fairly normal level of empathy and am mostly sympathetic if anything. But theres people that will cry over anything, I had a friend cry over a homeless dudes carboard poster, because it had squiggles and stars and was decorated with effort. I mean I get it but crying over it is crazy. How are some people so empathetic that they'll cry over something thats pretty minor and cry basically everyday. I don't get it. Idk if this is a sign of empathy but also constantly upholding social justice movements, I couldn't be assed unless it affects me, like idc to spread awareness over shit.

Maybe I just suck idk.

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Why are some people so empathetic [Answer]

Merlot 3 days

You don't sound like a sociopath. But you do sound emotionally immature and very selfish, which is of course connected to the immaturity. There have been a few studies in neuroscience that have found connections between low empathy (or inability to empathize without personal incentive) and lower intelligence ( I remember at least one published in ...... 3 reply

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