Being in a relationship with someone is not as simple as how fairytales portray it. It is not all about happiness and romance but involves the daily hustle of dealing with another person. When you enter a relationship, you should understand that the person you are with is not perfect and there are aspects in their being that you don’t agree with every time. Are you thinking to yourself, “My partner is too sensitive!”?
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One of these is when your partner is too sensitive. This could be hard since they might be unpredictable and can be difficult to deal with. However, remember that according to Ephesians 4:2 that we should “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
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So, you might ask, “how do we deal with a partner that is too sensitive?”
I have been with my partner for two years now and I have observed that she can be too sensitive at times. However, I have found ways on how to deal with her whenever these times come. I hope these 5 ways that I listed below can help you when your partner is too sensitive.
My Partner is Too Sensitive: 5 Ways to deal
Be conscious in your words and actions.
Since my partner is too sensitive, I have learned that I should be careful in constructing the ideas or issues that I want to tell her. Whenever I have an issue and I want to tell it to her, I construct it in a positive tone, making sure that I don’t sound like I’m blaming her but rather I focus on the action and why it bothered me.
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You can do this, too. When your partner is sensitive, be wise by being conscious in your words and action. Since you know the triggers that make them be sensitive, try to think first the right words to say and the proper actions around your partner. If the words you are about to say or the act you are about to do might trigger them, choose not to say them at all.
Be respectful.
When my partner is too sensitive about a certain thing that I said or did, she goes the extra mile in communicating it to me. Sometimes, I find it illogical and it doesn’t make sense but because she told me that she’s not comfortable with it and it makes her sensitive, I respect it. And after, as hard as I can, I try to avoid doing the very thing that would bother her.
It goes a long way when you respect your sensitive partner. Remember that they are different from you, so there are things that seem okay with you but can bother them and trigger their sensitivity. Respect these moments by putting yourself in their shoes and try to assess what would you feel if it was you.
Be patient.
I find it hard to deal when my partner is too sensitive, but I try as much as possible to be patient towards her in these moments. Whenever I am on the verge of losing my patience towards her, I choose to keep silent and let my anger subside before actually talking to her again.
When you have a sensitive partner, be the bigger man and choose to be patient towards them. Whenever they are too sensitive, choose to understand that they are not comfortable with it and find ways to help yourself control your anger. This will help you think clearly and come up with the right response to your sensitive partner.
Be supportive.
After being with her for about two years, I have observed that whenever my partner is too sensitive about a problem or an issue, she doesn’t necessarily need pieces of advice immediately. Instead, she wants comfort and supports first before actually hearing solutions to it.
Whenever your partner is sensitive, choose to be a support rather than discouraging them. A sensitive person tends to feel emotions deeply and can get discouraged easily. So, help them by offering support, encouraging and assuring them with uplifting words. You can be the support by being there with them, tell them a different perspective from what they actually see, or letting them know that you are willing to help them whenever they need help.
Be a venue for growth.
I have learned in my relationship that aside from loving her for who she is, I should also help her grow into the woman God wants her to be. So, whenever I see things and practices that might hinder her growth, I make sure that she will identify these and help her overcome them. When my partner is too sensitive, I help her grow from it slowly.
Instead of focusing on your partner’s sensitivity, focus on being a venue for growth. Gently help your partner deal with their sensitivity and help them grow. Be intentional in findings ways that will help them overcome it. Bear in mind that both of you are a team and a team help one another.
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Words by: Kerv Lucas
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