You're likely to get much further if you empathize with the mom and explain that you're concerned about the son living without electricity versus trying to attack her parenting.

That allows me to "talk shop" with my investors so I can be able to empathize with them on any of their pain points.

As a quantitative person, I empathize with your approach about wanting to get everything right.

@Basit Siddiqi - Certainly understand and can empathize with the deadline looming.

@Mary Jay I empathize totally with your sentiments about your job, you wouldn't believe me if I told you the story of my last one, but you have to hit pause for a minute because you're all over the place.What I'm hearing you say is that you want to quit your job so you can go do something else/better... in order to do that you need to have other resources and income. 

I understand and empathize with the situation. 

I empathize with you.

Just understand she is going through a rough time now so try to empathize just don't let it impact your business.

@Kyle Lauriano, I empathize with you because I was in a similar situation.

It’s worth a look for sure.I️ totally empathize with you about becoming attached to a property you rehabbed.