When you feel low, do you ever crave empathy?

Like, someone telling you "yeah that sucks"?

Or do you mostly keep it to yourself and suffer through it to build character?

Ive been wondering a little bit about my life choices and how I treat people around me. I think I've been tough on people, and I wonder if that has an adverse effect on them. I tend to have a very thick skin and I expect others to have it as well. But I've realised many people are quite soft.

I dont know where the balance is. Too little reaction, and people assume they can walk over you. Too much, and they are crushed.

Do you think I lack empathy...?

I wonder if I'm a bad person.