A person who seeks sympathy is often referred to as a "sympathy seeker" or "attention seeker." Such individuals may express their struggles or hardships in order to elicit emotional support or validation from others. This behavior can stem from a genuine need for help or a desire for emotional connection. However, it's important to approach each situation with empathy and understanding, as motivations can vary widely.
The word "martyr" might be appropriate, but it would also apply to a boy who seeks sympathy. no, martyr means one who is persecuted for beleifs That is the original meaning of the word, but in modern times there are self-made martyrs who seek attention by appearing to be victimized. There may be a more fitting word out there somewhere.
they are called lobbyists.
I, for one, do not think a person should be with someone out of sympathy. Someone or maybe even both people are bound to get hurt. Being with someone out of sympathy is not helping that person at all. That person should be allowed to find the one who is truly meant for him or her. And the person who is showing the sympathy is missing out on the person who is meant for him or her. Being with someone out of sympathy and not love is leading that person on. It is lying to that person, actually. That person believes that he or she is actually cared for and loved the same way he or she loves and cares for the one who is showing the sympathy. It's just confusion waiting to happen. If that person were to find out, they could end up resenting you possibly forever.
A sympathy plant is given to a person who has experienced loss. It shows life when a person has died. It shows that you care about the person and want to provide them with hope.
sympathy
The opposite of "sympathy" (feeling for someone) could be apathy (lack of feeling).
Basically, sympathy is when you feel for the person (mostly when you feel bad for them). Empathy is when you know exactly how the person feels and can relate and can also feel so much like them, that you react to their emotions.
Attention-seeker, perhaps histrionic, narcissistic, egocentric.
It is a person who seeks out the charity of others.
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Gregariousness.
ghost are real