"Don´t be so sensitive", said the brick to the cloud

"Don't Be So Sensitive!" – Said the Brick to the Cloud

Some phrases sound harmless but are actually small emotional daggers. "Don't be so sensitive!" is one of them. Sensitive people—especially women—hear it from childhood. But what does it really mean? And why is sensitivity not a weakness but a superpower?

The Consequences of Emotional Invalidation

When you're repeatedly told that you're "too sensitive," it can shape your self-image. You start doubting your own feelings, suppressing them, or feeling ashamed of them. But emotions are not disturbances; they are an important compass. They show you what is good for you and what isn’t. They also indicate where you need to look more closely or what you need to let go of.

According to business psychologist Eva Schulte-Austum, empathy consists of feeling with, thinking with, and acting with others. She emphasizes that empathy is an essential human ability that can be nurtured through practices like self-reflection and journaling.

The Truth About Sensitivity

Sensitive people notice subtleties that others miss. They perceive moods, nuances, and energies. This makes them wonderful listeners, deep thinkers, and often creative minds. Unfortunately, it also often makes them people-pleasers. Sensitivity is not a weakness—it is the ability to perceive the world in its full depth.

How to Respond to "Don't Be So Sensitive!"

Instead of shrinking yourself, you can set boundaries with love in these moments:

• "I am not too sensitive—I just perceive things consciously."

• "Please don’t invalidate my feelings. I have the right to feel the way I do."

• "The world needs more sensitivity."

• "I ask for respectful communication."

• "Sensitivity is not a weakness but my strength."

• "Why do you think emotions are a problem?"

These responses take the power out of the statement and show that you don’t see your sensitivity as a flaw.

Celebrate Sensitivity Instead of Hiding It

Imagine a world where no one had feelings. Lifeless conversations, zero compassion, a life like a factory hall. Does that sound desirable? That’s exactly why the world needs people who feel, question, and show empathy.

And if someone asks you to be less sensitive next time, you might simply reply: "Why should I adjust to an emotionless world when what the world actually needs is more compassion?"

Perhaps you’ll even plant a small seed in their mind. Often, the people who make such remarks are also very hard on themselves. It could do them good to treat themselves with more respect and kindness.

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