some people have difficulty becoming aware of their effect on people. They have trouble sensing emotionally that they hurt others. This is a problem in compassion. They may do all the right things, but they can’t sense the feelings of others. A wife may tell her husband how tough it is when he is late for dinner, and he may not understand why she is bothered. Like Mr. Spock of the old Star Trek television show, he may be mystified by her upset feelings and wish she were more “rational” and “logical.” Often, people who struggle with understanding feelings tend to be detached and self-absorbed.
