Dating an HSP means that every so often youre just going to be blown away by the insights they come up with, or the beauty of something they create — seemingly out of nowhere. This is “the deal” with dating an HSP: Once they truly trust you, they share their brilliance as well as their vulnerability.

Is it bad to be sensitive in a relationship?

According to research by Elaine Aron, relationships are generally less happy for highly sensitive people (HSPs). We also feel stress more and need more downtime, which can put a strain on the relationship. Despite these challenges, many people are very attracted to the sensitivity of HSPs.

Are highly sensitive person rare?

Recent research suggests that roughly 30 percent of people are highly sensitive — less than 1 in 3 — and some researchers put the number as low as 15 to 20 percent.