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When empathy becomes “toxic”

When empathy becomes “toxic”

Empathy, while typically lauded as a binding moral virtue, is facing criticism for potentially leading to compassion fatigue and bias. Some argue excessive empathy, or “toxic empathy”, can drain personal emotional resources and blur healthy boundaries. Critics argue empathetic bias can result in skewed moral decisions favoring familiar individuals over broader systemic solutions. This backlash calls for more thoughtful, regulated empathy that includes emotional boundaries, self-care, and critical thinking. Balanced with wisdom, empathy can remain a useful tool in interpersonal relations and collective healing.

Source: kevinmd.com –

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