Crying is the first way we communicate. In fact, parents often breathe a sigh of relief when they hear their baby's first cry. However, as a child grows, crying—and other behaviors that express ...

Many people, especially in toxic relationships or with a history of childhood trauma, have been programmed to believe they're "too sensitive" in their daily lives in the face of gaslighting partners ...

Everything could be going fine until one inconsequential comment, one offhand remark ruins your day. Your mother casually criticizes you. A coworker offers unsolicited feedback on a presentation. A ...

Adults are sometimes told they are too sensitive, usually because they set boundaries with people who are consistently pushing their limits. Sensitive people may be perceived as burdensome because ...

Some people feel more than others. They are often told—spoken and unspoken—that they are "too much," "too intense," "too sensitive," "too emotional," and that their behaviors are either "too dramatic" ...

To learn more about our editorial approach, explore The Direct Message methodology. A colleague makes a pointed comment in a meeting. You feel the sting of it, the way it lands differently than they ...

In hindsight, I realize I was reacting more to my friend’s tone more than her words. But at the moment, all I knew was that I felt hurt and needed to step away and think. Was I right to feel hurt or ...