1. Highly sensitive people are able to sense emotion in others. 90% of conflict isn’t due to the difference of opinions but rather tone during delivery. HSP people are extremely sensitive to their peers, so don’t be too harsh on what they have to say since they’re trying to do the same for you. They take in not only what you say, but the way you react to what they say back to you, and the way you’re able to respond back to them. In general, they think a lot about delivery, so if you can make them feel positive during a conversation, they will like you.

2. Understand that HSP people care too much about things even if they don’t come across that way. Often these people will have coping mechanisms including being distant and cold to others when they’re hurt. It’s hard to deal with on the opposite end, but don’t misunderstand them, Just know that they are really just feeling too much.

3.You might wonder what you can do to show a HSP that you care. There are multiple things that you can do to make them feel better. One of which is to let them know that you’re always willing to listen to them if they need any ventilation. Another good one is to appreciate their ability to do the same. Sometimes HSP hate their emotional tendencies, even if there are good that come along with it, so a little validation goes a long way.

4. They know how people work.HSP know how to make people feel good or bad just by interacting with another individual. They’re usually experts on picking up verbal and nonverbal communication, and often times look for others that are able to do the same for them. They find sensitivity to be a valuable attribute.

5. HSP are difficult, and they do get along better with certain personalities over others. Some things that they look for is a depth in a personality. Definitely HSP appreciate people who are able to understand how they work, those who are able to figure out what they truly are thinking, and how to prevent them from feeling negative emotions. Usually they like individuals that are openly caring towards them because they feel that the individual is putting a lot of effort into maintaining the harmony that the HSP truly desires.