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High Sensitivity and Its Impact on Relationships

What Is High Sensitivity? In psychology, high sensitivity refers to a personality trait known as Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS) — the defining feature of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). This concept was first researched and popularized by psychologist Dr. Elaine Aron in the 1990s. High sensitivity is characterized by: Feeling emotions (both positive and…