Hulala!!!just read your post and came across quite similar traits that we share gurl😆

Even twins rarely have same traits in terms of likes and dislikes.
The issue of being overly empathetic is really similar and you know what, most times even the people you're being empathetic about, placing your their own interests above yours become very ungrateful and undeserving of that empathy.

But does that stop one from being empathetic, no it shouldn't if you ask me.
For me there's this inner fulfilment and satisfaction I derive each time I'm empathetic 😋