Stop saying ‘I've been there’ when empathizing with someone—here's how to truly be helpful
- Posted on July 14, 2025
- By CNBC
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Stop saying ‘I've been there’ when empathizing with someone—here's how to truly be helpful
"Though it may come with the best intentions, the 'I've been there, too' approach shifts to focus from them to you," writes communication coach Emily Kasriel.
