Extending Empathy Starters
âI donât know what the fuck to do to help but⌠Iâm here.â
âYouâre not a talker, I know⌠but, Iâve got you.â
âUp here all alone⌠wanna talk about it?â
âConsider this a peace offering and an invitation to talk.â
âNow, I know Iâve been⌠well me, but gimme five minutes.â
âI understand you more than you might think.â
âBeen there before⌠sort of. Itâs not the best thing.â
âYou donât have to say anything. You can show me instead.â
âNothing says talking over woes like having a drink in questionable places.â
âYouâre stuck with me for as long as it takes to get through this.â
âYou donât get how Iâm feeling! Stop pretending like you do!â
âIâm awful with this stuff but Iâm always open to trying.â
âNo one deserves going through this alone.â
âWhen youâre ready. I can wait. Donât force yourself.â
âWhen did you suddenly start caring?â
âJust because Iâm an asshole, doesnât mean I donât care.â
âNo! Thatâs not what I meant, or how, Iâm just⌠trying okay?â
âThis touchy feely talking about yourself crap wasnât okay growing up alright?â
âEven I can tell when youâre being bitchier than normal. Whatâs up?â
âYouâre right, I donât understand, but Iâm willing to make that attempt.â
âOh itâs all doom, gloom and irreparable despair? Try me.â
âItâs going to hurt, but the release will be worth it.â
âYouâre upset, I can tell.â
âHow do you always know when Iâm in a mood?â
âThereâs⌠some weird thing with you. It feels⌠safe. Talking about things.â














