“You’re Too Sensitive” Or Are You Just Aware?
October 26, 2025
Has anyone ever told you, “You’re too sensitive”?
What I want you to know is that what they’re really saying is, “Your feelings make me uncomfortable.”
While that may be true, there may still be an impact on you, and consequently your relationship.
I encourage my clients to pay more attention to what happens within than what is going on outside yourself.
So when you hear someone say “You’re Too Sensitive” what do you notice within?
Do you feel like you have to defend yourself?
Do you withdraw, retreat and go quiet?
Do you jump into fix-it mode, trying to prove your point or over-explain?
These are your protective parts.
Thanks to our ego, everyone has them.
They step in when we feel threatened, unfortunately, but they also block connection.
But what if…what if being sensitive was a super power?
What if it’s your body’s way of saying: “Something here matters.”
Sensitivity is simply data, it’s your nervous system alerting you to an emotional truth.
It’s not a weakness.
It’s awareness.
When you can pause and notice which part of you shows up, you begin to develop self-awareness.
That awareness is where transformation begins.
So the next time someone says, “You’re too sensitive,”
Try pausing before reacting.
Take a breath.
And ask yourself:
“What is my sensitivity trying to show me?”
“What need is underneath this feeling?”
“How can I honor that need without shutting down or defending?”
This moment can be your greatest teacher and your greatest opportunity.
Because your so-called sensitivity is a bridge to understanding yourself more deeply.
Want to explore this even more, try this short reflection:
Mini Relationship Needs Check-In:
- What am I feeling right now?
- What do I need to feel safe, seen, or supported?
- What am I afraid might happen if I express that need?
You might notice that when your needs are met with understanding (by you first), your sensitivity transforms into clarity, empathy, and strength.
This is exactly what we’ll explore in my upcoming workshop,
Beyond Conflict: The One Simple Question (Oct 29)
Join me for 90 minutes of guided practice where I’ll teach you how to:
☑️ Recognize when your protective parts take over.
☑️ Shift from reactivity to real connection.
☑️ Use your sensitivity as a tool for repair and understanding.
Because you’re not too sensitive.
You’re aware.
And when you learn to work with your sensitivity instead of against it, everything in your relationship begins to change.
For more tips on how to transform sensitivity to empowerment, join my upcoming live interactive workshop; Beyond Conflict: The One Simple Question Workshop
in trust and gratitude,
Annmarie Chereso
Author, Speaker, Coach, & Meditation Teacher