Do You Feel Too Much in Relationships? You Might Be Protecting Something Sacred
Have you ever been told:
“You’re too sensitive.”
“You care too much.”
“You’re overreacting.”
Maybe you’ve felt ashamed of your intensity — the way you long for connection, feel deeply, or notice every shift in energy.
But here’s the truth:
You might not be “too much.”
You might just be protecting something sacred.
Sensitivity often begins as protection.
Many people who feel deeply in relationships learned early on to become hyperaware of others — to read moods, anticipate needs, and stay emotionally attuned as a way to stay safe, included, or loved.
That emotional sensitivity? It’s not weakness.
It’s a form of relational intelligence that helped you survive.
But over time, that same sensitivity can become exhausting. You may lose track of your own needs. You might shut down, lash out, or spiral when disconnection feels threatening. And you might begin to wonder, “What’s wrong with me?”
Therapy helps you honor the root of that sensitivity.
Instead of trying to fix or numb it, we can slow down and explore:
What part of you feels so alert to rejection, distance, or disapproval?
What would it mean to stay connected to yourself even in moments of relational stress?
What does that “too muchness” actually need?
Often, we find that this part of you is guarding something precious — a longing for emotional safety, deep attunement, and permission to be fully seen.
Feeling deeply isn’t the problem — it’s carrying it alone.
When we don’t have tools, language, or support, our emotional depth can feel like a burden. But when we’re given space to understand it, hold it, and name it with care — it can become a source of power and connection.
You don’t need to become less emotional to have healthy relationships.
You just need support that helps you feel safe in your own skin.
💬 If this speaks to you…
I work with individuals and couples who feel things deeply — and want to understand themselves through an attachment-based, emotionally attuned lens. Together, we can make space for the parts of you that were once too much for others, but not too much for you.
