And in a Dutch study, strangers told each other about distressing episodes in their lives, ranging from the death of a loved one or divorce to loss of a love or betrayal, or childhood pains like being bullied. Again the more powerful person in the pairs tended to be more indifferent: to feel less of the other person’s pain — to be less empathic, let alone compassionate.
— Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence (Daniel Goleman), Loc. 1675–8
Me these days.