Have you ever wondered why certain people in your life seem to react more intensely to the world around them? Whether it’s a ...

After reading Sense and Sensitivity in the July/August Psychology Today, an article about highly sensitive people (HSPs), Ron wrote, "I quickly identified with being ...

In 1997, psychologist Elaine Aron introduced the Highly Sensitive Person Scale, which has been used to measure a trait called sensory-processing sensitivity. Aron categorized people with high ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Highly sensitive people (HSPs), or people with sensory ...

Highly sensitive kids feel their emotions and surroundings deeply. But how do you know if your child has this personality trait? There are subtle day-to-day behaviors you can watch for that indicate ...

Many people in the field of holistic health are sensitive souls. You will also find many highly sensitive people in the realm ...

Ever notice your child reacting more strongly to the world than their siblings or friends? Maybe they get upset by loud sounds, or a small change in routine throws off their whole day. Parenting a ...

Highly sensitive kids feel their emotions and surroundings deeply. But how do you know if your child has this personality trait? There are subtle day-to-day behaviors you can watch for that indicate ...

In my mental vault for thorny memories, there is a section reserved for insensitive people. One memory involves a colleague from a previous job whom we will call Brenda. During a staff meeting, ...

Despite the tendency for men to shut down emotionally or avoid conflict, as a result of societal pressure and misguided expectations, some have grown up to be more sensitive than others. We're all ...