9 Shocking Behaviors of People Lacking Empathy and Unwanted Sympathy

8) Frequently Making the Conversation About Themselves

We’ve all been in a conversation where we’re trying to share something important, and the other person turns the topic back to themselves. It’s as if our feelings or experiences don’t matter as much as theirs. People who lack empathy often do this without realizing it. They may not be intentionally trying to dismiss others’ feelings, but their constant need to turn the spotlight back on themselves can come across that way. Remember, a conversation is a two-way street; it’s as much about listening and understanding as it is about sharing your own experiences.