For many adults and highly sensitive people alike, saying no doesn't come naturally. You may have had parents who allowed other family members to walk all over them, or you might been surrounded by adults in your family who were good at having firm personal boundaries. Yet as you navigate decisions, your sensitive nature has taken charge over the years and you've found it too difficult to say no in your own life. Either way - nature or nurture - we can all benefit from 22 firm, yet gentle ways to say no for HSPs.... Read More
HSP Relationships
All HSP Relationships look slightly different. Marriage, friendship, and parent/child relationships are difficult but rewarding when we better understand ourselves as HSPs.
Divorce and the Highly Sensitive Person
No matter if we like it or not, divorce is all around us. Divorce and the Highly Sensitive Person do NOT go hand-in-hand. It is a hard road to walk and one that is fraught with difficulty and pain.... Read More
Highly Sensitive Male Communication Needs (5 Great Tips and 3 Useful Examples)
Addressing highly sensitive male communication needs can be challenging due to the societal pressure to conform to the stereotypical image of masculinity. These men often find themselves in a conundrum, torn between these expectations and the essential task of prioritizing their emotional, mental, and physical well-being. ... Read More
Sensitive Men Rising Film Aims to Empower HSP Men
You may have heard about the growing conversation around highly sensitive men, a topic that brings light to an often misunderstood trait. A new documentary, Sensitive Men Rising, focuses on this very subject, examining the lives and experiences of men across the globe who identify as highly sensitive. It offers a unique opportunity for viewers to understand and empathize with these men, shedding light on how sensitivity can manifest in different ways and how it can bring depth and richness to their lives.... Read More
The Key Differences Between Being High Maintenance and Highly Sensitive
Do you ever feel like you're walking on eggshells around someone? Or that you can't seem to do anything right? Maybe you've been accused of being "high maintenance" in a relationship or at work. But what if you're not actually high maintenance, but instead, highly sensitive?... Read More
Highly Sensitive Spouse: Understanding and Supporting Your Partner’s Emotions
Do you ever feel like your spouse is too sensitive? Are you struggling to understand why certain things that don't bother you at all seem to upset them so much? If so, you may have a highly sensitive spouse. If you're here at HSPJourney.com chances are you might be sensitive yourself. This article is intended to provide some support to your partner, so feel free to share it with them in order to better understand you as an HSP.... Read More