Ever had a friend who turns every situation into a spectacle about them? Meet our storyteller, who’s dealing with her husband’s health issues, and her friend ‘Emily’, who claims to be an empath. But when empathy becomes a performance, things can get heated. Let’s dive into this drama-filled lunch encounter that left everyone with a bitter taste. ️
A Secret Struggle

The Unwanted Spotlight

The Lunch Date ️

Emily: The ‘Empath’ Friend

The Big Reveal

The Spotlight Shifts

The Confrontation

The Accusation

The Verdict

The Aftermath ️

The Unending Cycle

The Friends’ Verdict

A Clarification

A Lighter Note

A Tale of Misplaced Empathy: The Verdict
In this rollercoaster of emotions, our storyteller navigates her husband’s health issues and a friend who turns sympathy into a spectacle. Emily, the ’empath’, steals the spotlight with her dramatic reactions, leaving our storyteller feeling sidelined and frustrated. The confrontation at the lunch table leads to a shocking accusation: Emily is not an empath, but a self-centered friend who makes every problem about herself. Despite the drama, our storyteller ends on a hopeful note, with her husband doing well. But the question remains: Was she too harsh on Emily, or was it a necessary wake-up call? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
“Empaths” are not a thing, but she’s using it as an excuse

NTA – Friend’s self-centeredness sparks drama.

Engaging caption: NTA. Drama unfolds when ’empath’ friend is self-centered

NTA: ‘Empaths’ can be self-involved and exhausting, as this drama shows

NTA. Empathy should not involve hurting the person you care for.

Friendship dilemma: Should I cut off a self-centered friend?

No such thing as empaths, just good people. NTA!
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NTA. Friend group needs a wake up call.

Engaging caption: NTA believes true empaths can control their emotions. Drama ensues!

Self-centered ’empath’ friend called out for making everything about them

Unpopular opinion: ’empaths’ are attention-seeking narcissists. Gross display

NTA. Empathy doesn’t mean being self-centered.

Empath friend accused of being self-centered. Drama ensues.

Encourage her to try therapy again, it could make a difference!

NTA: Drama-loving friend fails to support in time of need

Empaths: genuine or attention-seeking? Drama unfolds in the comments!

“NTA. You called out a self-centered ’empath’ friend. “

NTA. Emily’s lack of empathy and attention-seeking behavior exposed.
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Debunking the existence of empaths ♀️

Friend’s ’empathy’ is performative and attention-seeking. NTA.

NTA. ‘Empath’ friend seeks attention, lacks empathy. Drama ensues.

Beware of self-proclaimed ’empaths’ – a psychiatrist’s perspective

NTA: Friend cries easily but is embarrassed by it. Drama ensues.

NTA discovers the meaning of ’empath’ and shares their findings

Sensitive friend fails to read emotions, drama ensues

Friendship drama: From 0 to 100, NTA for setting boundaries

NTA calls out ’empath’ friend as attention-seeking actress

Empaths: The self-absorbed attention seekers of our time

Friend claims to be empath, but lacks empathy for OP

NTA. Friend’s narcissistic behavior ruins cousin’s funeral. Cut ties.
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Friend labeled an attention seeker instead of an empath.

Debunking the ’empath’ myth: NTA exposes friend’s self-centeredness

Friend called out for being self-centered. Drama ensues!

NTA. ‘Empath’ friend lacks true empathy, drama escalates

Debunking the ’empath’ myth: therapist vs internet scrolling

When ’empath’ friends turn out to be self-centered narcissists

NTA. Empaths: attention-seeking drama queens or genuinely empathetic?

NTA questions ’empath’ friend’s authenticity, sparks emotional confrontation

Calling out a self-centered ’empath’ friend for attention-seeking

Emily’s ’empath’ facade exposed: seeking attention, not providing comfort
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NTA: Drama unfolds as woman calls out self-centered ’empath’ friend

Labeling herself an empath, but really just self-centered

NTA commenter sympathizes with OP’s situation and dismisses ‘Emily’

NTA calls out ’empath’ friend for being self-centered
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You’re definitely NTA! Don’t waste time on selfish friends.

Cutting out toxic friends? NTA, it’s time to move on!

NTA questions friend’s empathy, drama ensues

Friendship over? NTA calls out ’empath’ turned narcissist

NTA calls out self-centered friend, drama unfolds in 2020

NTA calls out self-centered ’empath’ friend. Drama ensues

Selfish ’empath’ friend denies support and places demands on OP.
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NTA. Everyone can pick up on emotions. She’s not special
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Everyone wants to be special, but we’re all preset a**holes

NTA: Drama unfolds as friend calls out self-centered ’empath’
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Friend called out for being self-centered. Drama unfolds.

NTA. ‘Empath’ friend lacks empathy, needs to work on emotional regulation.
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NTA calls out ’empath’ friend, sparks narcissism vs empathy debate.

NTA. Friend’s self-centeredness overshadows empathy. Emotional resilience needed.

NTA for calling out ’empath’ friend. Empathy doesn’t excuse self-centeredness.

Skeptical about ’empath’ friend’s authenticity, calls out for attention

NTA. Friend’s attention-seeking behavior at memorial service causes anger.

NTA. ‘Empath’ friend’s overreaction in restaurant sparks drama

NTA. Admitting when a friend isn’t really a friend

Calling out a fake ’empath’ friend. Time to dump Emily!

Friendship drama: Is she an emotional vampire?

Friend claims to be empath, but fails to sense annoyance. NTA

NTA comment calls out self-centered ’empath’ friend for attention-seeking behavior

“Empath” friend gets called out, but is it really narcissism?

NTA. Annoying friend can’t handle sadness, told her to buck up. ♂️

NTA. Friend drama: Flaky nut or misunderstood empath?

NTA calls out ’empath’ friend for being self-centered

Heroic call-out of self-centered ’empath’ friend

Friend demands comfort after assault, ignores victim’s needs. NTA

NTA. Drama unfolds as ’empath’ friend accused of attention-seeking
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NTA: Who wants to hang out with someone like her? ♂️

Last Updated on July 31, 2023 by Diply Social Team