by Agony Sister
(Toronto)
When we are around sensitive people, often it's like walking on egg shells. We are doomed if we do and doomed if we don't. There is a lot of stress associated around living and being amongst sensitive sweet souls. These are some tips if you are dealing with sensitive people which can help to combat the emotional stress.
1) Listen carefully and confirm what they say. Sometimes, when they hear what they have just said they can realize that they are being unreasonable. Do not mock them in this process or act as if they are a basket case. Just assure them that you want to make sure that you understand them clearly.
2) Offer fewer suggestions and help them to reach desired goal by probing- Ask intelligent questions and probe gently so as to assist them in understanding any situation. These people jump to conclusions and at times imagine insults that do not exist.
3) It's not personal- When they are in a state of emotional drama; don't add to it by telling them what they don’t want to hear. Let them rant and do not interrupt them or take anything they say personally.
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