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1946: [Part 1] 10 Things to Know About Being in a Relationship With an HSP by Lisa Petsinis of Highly Sensitive Refuge

Oct 30, 2023

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Explore the challenges and advantages of being in a relationship with a highly sensitive person (HSP), including debunking misconceptions. Discover the unique characteristics of HSPs such as super sensitive hearing, delicate taste buds, and enhanced sense of smell. Learn about the importance of understanding and supporting your highly sensitive partner in a relationship.

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Approximately 34% of love relationships involve at least one highly sensitive person, who may feel extra stressed when their needs go unmet.

HSPs have heightened senses, experiencing emotions intensely and having a heightened sense of hearing and smell.

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HSPs are highly lovable, not high maintenance

Being a highly sensitive person (HSP) is an innate trait, not a disorder. HSPs have highly attuned senses and are acutely affected by their environment. While being highly sensitive may make relationships tricky at times, it is actually a survival advantage. Approximately 34% of love relationships involve at least one highly sensitive person, though they may feel extra stressed or disappointed when their needs go unmet. Being labeled as picky or overly emotional, HSPs struggle with feeling different but can bring valuable empathy to any relationship.

Introduction

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Understanding Highly Sensitive People in Relationships

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Characteristics of Highly Sensitive People

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Understanding and Supporting Your Highly Sensitive Partner

3min

Lisa Petsinis with Highly Sensitive Refuge shares 10 things to know about being in a relationship with an HSP. This is part 1 of 2.

Episode 1946: [Part 1] 10 Things to Know About Being in a Relationship With an HSP by Lisa Petsinis of Highly Sensitive Refuge

Co-founders Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo's mission is to prove that high sensitivity can be strong. It’s okay to be a highly sensitive person (HSP). In fact, the world could use a little more of what HSPs have.

They are the voices of Highly Sensitive Refuge, a community where HSPs can be themselves, take a break from the harshness of the world, and feel understood. Our founders are Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo.

The original post is located here: https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/hsp-relationship-you-should-know/

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