Eli5: what is the difference between sympathy and empathy?

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People have tried explaining it to me before and I never really understood the difference. I’m hoping a simple explanation will help.

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Sympathy = “sucks to be you”.
Empathy = “I feel your pain”.

Obviously over simplified, but ELI5 after all.

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