When we say someone is “sensitive,” what do we mean?

In many cases, it means that we have to walk on eggshells around that person, right? We don’t want to upset a sensitive person because of the potential fallout.

In a positive sense, though, it can mean that the person’s sensibilities are fine-tuned to pick up little environmental clues and subtle influences that help this individual navigate through life and relate to others.

Extra-sensitive people are “feelers,” and their antennae are always ready to receive signals.

Without thinking about it, they will walk into a room and pick up the atmosphere, and their mood may be affected by it.

Their sensitivity may present certain challenges.

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