I am an emotional empath. I feel life differently than a number of people, but that doesn't stop me. I know that we sometimes have a bad connotation, or people are disbelieving, but I can attest to it. And here are 7 things your emotional empath friend wants you to know.

1. Yes we can feel what you're feeling

An empath is coined as someone with a paranormal ability to assess the mental and emotional state of another person or people. So yes, I can always feel what you're feeling- that does not mean that I am honed in on you, nor do I want to be.

2. No, we do not want to play the game of "What am I feeling now?"

Seriously- just because we CAN feel and sense how you're feeling doesn't mean we appreciate being tested. Look bitch, we didn't have to tell you, but we trusted you enough to tell you this information, so don't be a douche about it.

3. No, we aren't magic

We are not magic. We do not sit around and plot together how to trick others, okay? We can literally just sense and feel your emotions and state of being. Those of us who have honed our talents may be able to decipher who and what goes where, but I promise we didn't ask for it to be a part of us.

4. Being an empath means we are sensitive to EVERY feeling, including rage and sadness

You have NO idea how your emotions have an impact on us. We can pick up on the tiniest bit of frustration or anger or even desperation and uncandid sadness. Misery is a very fierce feeling- we do not take it lightly.

5. Be patient with us

We have our feelings, emotions, and lives on top of reveling in others. We don't do this on purpose, but please understand that you must be patient with us. We may not always have control over our reactions to how or whom we are feeling- regardless of where it started.

6. We don't always have the answers

We cannot answer all of your questions. We do not have all of the answers. WE do not presume to have the answers, even if we have a slight inclination to the answer. WE again are not magic. We sometimes can read tarot or have visions, but not all empaths have the extended abilities outside of feeling.

7. We are people too

Don't ever forget that we have feelings too. It's easy to get caught up in what we can do rather than who we are. Empaths may feel and experience your joy, your pain, your love, etc., but we also experience our own lives, so be mindful that we are trying to live too.