Hey "Psych2Goers" lets begin another journey towards understanding
everyday psychology better.
Have you ever wondered
if you're a highly sensitive person?
Also known as an HSP.
Most HSPs don't even know they are HSP.
While others can't really comprehend what it means
to be a highly sensitive person.
They are often misunderstood and seen as too sensitive
or too intense, or too emotional
by those around them. Because of this
HPS's can seem difficult to get to know and grow closer to.
With that said, here are 8 things
highly sensitive people often do that make them difficult to love.
one, picking up on every emotion
Isn't emotional compatibility what one of the key components of dating?
But being an HSP you take it to a whole new level.
You are quick to absorb your partner's emotional states, whether good or bad
you are quick to absorb your partner's emotional states, whether good or bad
whether good or bad. You empathize with them,
and experience their feelings as your own.It's hard for you to
remain calm when your partner is anxious.
sometimes, they're left with no other choice but to keep your distance from you.
Especially when they're angry or irritable.
to keep their mood from rubbing off from you as well.
Two, perceiving every little detail.
HSPs are incredibly adept to reading faces and
and body language. And so,
you have a tendency to fixate on it, no matter how many time you're told
it didn't mean anything.
whether its a slight change in the tone of a voice or, shift in facial expressions.
you pay extra attention to who those around you do,
and it causes you to take things too seriously sometimes.
As a result, your partner has to constantly be cautious of their behavior around you
to prevent you from overthinking too much.
Three, being able to catch lies.
you might think that honesty is integral
to every strong and healthy relationship, and you'd be right.
When it comes to dating you,sometimes,it can't be off putting to know
When it comes to dating you, sometimes, it can't be off-putting to know
they can't ever hide anything from you.
you're able to see any chip in other's armor, so people who have something to hide
something to hide, may feel uncomfortable sharing too much to you
cause they might feel exposed.
Four, taking things too slow
Maybe, You've never been in a serious relationship before
or, maybe you're still not completely over your last failed romance.
Whatever the reason may be
Most HSP's like to take things slow with their partners.
Especially at the beginning.
This can often make you seem hesitant or, guarded
when you first start dating.
As a result, there might be times where they start to wonder if you even return your feelings at all.
so it's not easy to love any HSP.
Especially for those who wants something serious right away.
Five, getting overwhelmed too easily.
Do you dislike lots of commotion or, noise or, crowded places?
Are you exhausted by too much activity or social interaction.
If so, this means you are not the type to go out and party a lot
and find it almost strenuous as it gets too
overwhelming for you. So those looking
for partners who are adventurous and always outgoing will likely feel frustrated
when they date an HSP.
Well, you don't have to change who you are to fit in.
finding someone who is understanding of your needs and preferences.
Six, needing too much space.
Any highly sensitive person, whether introverts
or extroverts, always need some time alone to decompress at the end of every day.
at the end of every day. You can't handle being soo
stimulated for long periods of time.
And thus, you need to be alone with your thoughts and feelings without any disruption.
You need your partner to respect your boundaries and understand when
you disappear at times, without so much as a call or test for
days on end, its to clear your head not
to avoid them. However, people who don't truly understand why you do can feel unwanted or,
uncared for.
Seven, being too conflict-averse.
No one likes conflict, of course. But being an HSP,
you're obviously against it.
You dislike having to take sides and feeling the tension of
Unspoken anger, between two people. So you avoid any possible conflicts at all costs. You're
quick to agree and go along with other people,
even if you don't really want to.
(sorry for any wrong grammar or spelling!)
or, different opinions that you might have. You may not speak your mind instead you bottled up all the anger,
resentment and hurt that you feel. You tend to overlook the
positive change that conflict can sometimes bring.
especially when its dealt with constructively. And because
of this, as an HSP, you can seem too compliant,
submissive and disingenuine.
Eight, Neglecting your own self-care.
Being an HSP you're very guilty
of not taking good care of yourself.
You're empathetic and compassionate nature, compels you to put others need
ahead of your own.
You make everyone else's problems your problem.
And you struggle with taking time out for your own self.
If we're not aware it can get tiresome for
your partner to constantly be worried about your well being.
HSP's are caring, thoughtful, and sensitive, to a fault. You need more care and attention
to really flourish and comfortable in a relationship. Whether its
platonic or, romantic.
But once you do it will undoubtedly be
one of the most rewarding and heartfelt relationships your partner
will ever experience.
Did you relate to any of the list of the things in the video?
have you observed these traits in those around you?
Do let us know in the comments! Also share this video with those you think might benefit from it!
Subtitles by Summer <3 (Soooo sorry for any wrong grammar mistakes or any inconvenience)