Are you extra-sensitive to the needs and emotions of others? Do you feel what other people feel—almost as if you’re experiencing it yourself? If you said yes, you might be an empath!
Answer the questions in this quiz to find out just how attuned you are to the emotions of the people around you, and we’ll tell you how empathetic you really are. Click “start” to begin!
Questions Overview
- I find it very easy to connect with everyone.
- I connect with the people I’m close to.
- I can connect with others if I really try.
- I find it pretty hard to connect with others on an emotional level.
- Of course.
- Sometimes.
- Maybe not.
- Definitely not.
- Yes, all the time.
- A few people have.
- Not really.
- No, never.
- Yes, I find it emotionally draining and anxiety-inducing.
- It’s pretty stressful.
- It’s not a huge deal.
- No, it doesn’t bother me at all.
- Yes, I never know where to draw the line. I want to be there for everyone!
- Sometimes. I struggle to say no to people I’m close to.
- Not really. I care about my loved ones, but I typically know when to say no.
- Not at all. I’m very firm about my boundaries and everybody knows it.
- Yes, all the time! I get easily emotionally drained.
- Sure, once in a while, if I have a tough day.
- Not really, I can bounce back fairly quickly.
- Not at all. My emotional tank is never empty.
- Not easily at all. I have a tough time reading other people.
- It’s tough for me, but I can figure it out if it’s an obvious lie.
- Pretty easily, by observing their body language.
- Very easily. I read people like books.
- Yes! I feel like their mood is my mood.
- Kind of. I’m easily affected by others’ emotions and attitudes.
- Not really. I feel for them, though.
- Not at all. I wish them the best, but my emotions are my emotions.
- Yes. I’m easily affected by negativity.
- Sometimes. It can really get to me after a while.
- Not really. It’s tough, but I can deal.
- Not at all. I like to stay informed, and I don’t let emotions get in the way.
- Yes, totally.
- Sometimes.
- Not really.
- No, hardly ever.
- Yes, I’m hyper-aware of my surroundings.
- Sure, when the distractions are really noticeable.
- Not really, I’m pretty good at staying focused.
- No, I find it easy to ignore things that don’t directly affect me.
- I rely on external cues, such as the universe or other people, for guidance.
- I rely on my heart and what I feel is the right move at a given moment.
- I rely on my gut instincts—don’t think, just act.
- I rely on my head and be as rational as possible when making a choice.
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Empathy, Defined
Empathy is the ability to strongly feel or the emotions of others, almost as if you’re feeling them yourself. It’s distinct from sympathy, which refers to the ability to understand the emotions of others and to feel bad for other people without feeling as if you’re in their shoes. The opposite of empathy is apathy, which is a lack of feeling for others.
Empathy is both a gift and a curse. Empathy helps us define our values and morals and guides our decision-making processes, and empaths may have a deeper emotional understanding of others and their motivations. However, they may also be more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression due to their emotional connection to others and because they may struggle to set healthy emotional boundaries with people, especially loved ones. Working on saying no and on having empathy for themselves can help empaths recover from burnout and lead a more balanced emotional life.
There’s no official scale for defining who’s an empath and who’s not, but the questions on this test reflect the attitudes and experiences of people who might be described as empathetic.
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