Empathy- Chapter 7

I yawned several times for the author. Often, I have this thought "I'm embarrassed for him/her". I think that is empathy. While I was reading, I was trying to categorize people I know into two groups, empathetic and not. Our family doctor fits into the first category. I have never thought about why I like him so much. Even my children are excited to go the doctor. After reading chapter 7, I have decided that I love him because he is "empathetic". He takes notes while I tell him our symptoms. After he decides what to do for us, he always tells me a story about his own children. He relates to me because he "feels my pain" as a parent. I can't wait to try the websites given in the portfolio section.