I’m the kind of person who absorbs the emotions of other people. If someone I know is stressed out or depressed, I feel it, too, resonating with their pain. Sad movies—heck, even sappy commercials—can ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kathy Caprino, M.A. covers careers, leadership and personal growth. In today’s society, being viewed as “highly sensitive” can ...

Being sensitive is a strength, not a weakness. But sometimes, sensitive people have a hard time handling intense conversations. They're highly attuned to their own emotions, which can make it ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. A delayed response, a subtle shift in tone or a passing comment—such moments ...

The trait of high sensitivity is in essence all about processing information more deeply. This noticing of details and their meaning is the basic survival trait inherited by a minority of individuals ...