The Highly Sensitive Person

Develop a growth-nurturing relationship

Instructions

Recognize your attachment style.
Take time to reflect on your past and current relationships. Consider how you typically respond to intimacy, closeness, and emotional vulnerability. Use it as a guide to determine your attachment style. Alternatively, you may also take attachment style assessments or seek professional guidance.
Identify your needs.
It's important to recognize and acknowledge your needs in a relationship. While it's natural to have some needs that stem from childhood experiences, be mindful of how much you expect from your partner as an adult. Strive for a healthy balance between self-reliance and seeking support from your partner.
Agree to switch up the roles in the relationship.
Both partners should be willing to switch roles and responsibilities in the relationship. Discuss and agree to alternate tasks and responsibilities, even if it means things may take longer or be done differently. This promotes a sense of equality and adaptability.
Step out of your comfort zone. If you're the more sensitive partner, challenge yourself to try new things, take charge more often, and explore activities on your own. This can help you expand your horizons and develop a sense of independence.
Allow individual growth.
If you're the less sensitive partner, give yourself space to explore and grow independently. Take time to appreciate and pay attention to the subtle cues and insights that arise within your own awareness without relying solely on your partner's "spiritual" input.