The Highly Sensitive Person in Love: Understanding and Managing Relationships When the World Overwhelms You
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The Highly Sensitive Person in Love: Understanding and Managing Relationships When the World Overwhelms You
For our purposes, suffice it to say that centuries of limited access to power have made us experts in relationship-building. The socialization of girls continues to emphasize the development of relational skills. More than ever, the lives we lead require tremendous adaptability. We must be able to maintain the connective tissue of our relationships
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