There’s a lot HSPs can learn from non-HSPs. For starters, our sensitivity often feels like a burden. So it can be very relieving to be in relationship with someone who doesn’t need you what you need. Oftentimes as HSPs we focus on what we’re not getting, but if we can train our attention to focus on the fact that being with our partner can sometimes feel like a breath of fresh air, or a weight being lifted, we could actually start to feel better.
I see this is a lot with my couples. The HSP worries that her sensitivity is such a burden it will ultimately lead to the demise of the relationship. Meanwhile an opportunity to get some relief from that burden sits right in front of her. If you’re watching a scene in a movie that’s making you sad, look over at your partner and ask what he’s feeling. Maybe he thinks it’s sweet instead of sad – could this new perspective be helpful? Or try asking your non-HSP partner for help when dealing with difficult phone calls from banks or other places that make you anxious. While we can’t ask our partners to take on everything, they may be willing to help with some stuff.
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