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The Impact Of Intense HSP Emotions On Relationships

Dr Elayne (Saltzberg) Daniels
11 min readAug 20, 2023

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For anyone who dwells in the mental and emotional world of high sensitivity, everything — everything — is intense. There’s no shoulder-shrugging, no dismissal of an experience. The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) feels life deeply and processes it endlessly. And the impact of intense HSP emotions on relationships depends on the ability of those in relationship with the HSP to understand that.

The person who reclines at the opposite end of the sensitivity spectrum may read that and have a quizzical head-tilt. What’s with all the emotion? The drama? The overthinking?

But relationships, if they are to thrive and last, must involve devotion to the understanding and well-being of both partners.

It’s not OK to assume superiority of one’s own view of the world while judging or diminishing that of the other.

Stop being so sensitive! Why are you so emotional? It’s just (whatever), it’s not a big deal. Get over it!

No matter how tempted those not affected by high sensitivity are to dismiss its validity in their partners, HSPs have valid relationship needs.

They also bring unique qualities to relationships. Qualities that can enhance the experience of life and…

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Dr Elayne (Saltzberg) Daniels
Dr Elayne (Saltzberg) Daniels

Written by Dr Elayne (Saltzberg) Daniels

508-404-9138 Psychologist, Anti-Diet, body image, HSP Coach, and more

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