Don’t Let Anxiety + Overwhelm Get in the Way of Living Your Life

Why did I turn to this topic? First, a corny sounding reason, but so true: The world needs love. And I believe HSPs are meant to bring much of that love to light. But we need help with intimacy, I have found. Or we have trouble being known and appreciated for who we really are. Second, before I began studying HSPs, my husband a social psychologist and I were very engaged in psychological research on love and close relationships—and we still are.

There are some people that have developed a higher emotional sensitivity. That term – highly sensitive person – that is a thing. My wife considered herself a highly.

By the end of an argument, they would both be reduced to tears, having been torn up about the confrontation and unsure of how to move beyond it. Andrew, on the other hand, would withdraw, not wanting to feel the intense emotions brought on by conflict. It would be years until Sam, Annie and Andrew found out they were what secular psychotherapist Elaine N. This unique temperament has been deeply misunderstood for years. Therefore, being an HSP in a close relationship such as marriage can lead to unique problems — whether there are two HSPs in one relationship or an HSP with a non-HSP — but understanding how this temperament affects you and your spouse can also lead to a rich, deeply fulfilling marriage.

The best thing they could do is understand what caused Andrew to feel overwhelmed or, as Aron refers to it, overaroused. But the road to understanding can be fraught with challenges.