How do I connect to people being an "Empath"?

Question

I am 21 years old and all my life I have felt a little off and weird compared to my friends and peers especially. I have recently come to realize that I am what some people call a INTROVERT (in-between a INFJ and a INFP-someone like an author and a questor) and an EMPATH (someone who can easily sense the emotions of others). I tend to isolate myself after a long stressful week at work by working out and watching movies but I am always trying to learn how to express myself outwardly to others, but I lack to skills to reach out to people effectively. So what I'm wondering is how I can connect to people better and how I can learn to socialize better, also how I can become more at ease in akward situations. I also want to learn how to use my so called Empath "powers" for good. thanks for readin'. peace.

Answer 1

put yourself in their shoes

Answer 2

I know it seems extremely hard but just try to reflect other peoples emotions back to them.  You need to sort out your emotions from everyone elses.  Well some abilites empaths have are healing.  You could work on that.  You also know peoples real feelings when they try to lie and hide them which is good.  Just work on your healing abilities.  Whether its reiki, hands on etc you need to practice it.  Love and light.

Answer 3

Just find friends with similar interests, your sense of self and others will help you have deeper friendships.