By Sarene B. Arias When people hear the word compassion, they often think of kindness. They see comforting a friend, showing empathy when someone is struggling, or offering forgiveness after a mistake. While compassion certainly includes all of those things, I have come to see it as something much bigger. After years of working with couples facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives, I have realized that compassion isn't simply a feeling we experience. It's a de