Someone who seems unfeeling or lacking compassion could represent: A feeling or fear of emotional pain.
Perceived lack of compassion, humanity, or understanding somewhere in your life (or perhaps within yourself).
A desire to not feel emotion (or a certain emotion).
Emotional numbness or exhaustion.
The idea of hiding your feelings, reactions, or caring.
See Also: Feeling, Hurt, Being, Attacking, Bully
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