
Empathy Traps
Dealing with Manipulative People
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Narrated by:
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Lisa Haislip
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By:
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Arwen Belrose
We’ve all met someone who seems to radiate understanding—the kind of person others naturally gravitate toward in times of joy, pain, or uncertainty. These people are natural confidants. They seem to read a room without a word, sense tension behind a smile, and offer support without waiting to be asked. If this describes you, there’s a good chance you’re what this book refers to as an Empathy Magnet—someone whose emotional awareness, kindness, and sensitivity draw others in.
Empathy Magnets make the world better. They build bridges where others burn them. They comfort, listen, and give people the space to be human. And yet, beneath all this warmth lies an uncomfortable truth: empathy can make you a target. Not everyone sees your empathy as a gift. Some see it as an opening—a way in.
This book was written for those who give deeply but find themselves emotionally depleted. For those who pride themselves on being emotionally intelligent but often walk away from conversations feeling confused, guilty, or drained. For those who keep attracting people who take more than they give, who dismiss boundaries, or who subtly twist the emotional dynamic until it feels like you’re carrying the weight of someone else’s world on your shoulders.
Being kind doesn’t mean being naive. Being caring doesn’t mean being responsible for everyone else’s emotional state. And being empathetic should never mean being manipulated.
Why Empathy Can Make You Vulnerable
Empathy is more than just kindness—it’s the ability to feel with others. To experience a piece of their emotional state, to mirror their moods, to intuit unspoken feelings. This deep understanding fosters trust and safety. But it also has a flip side: it can blur the line between your emotions and theirs.
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