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We like to think of ourselves, our friends, and our families as decent people. We may not be saints, but we are still honest, relatively kind, and mostly trustworthy. Christian Miller argues here that we are badly mistaken in thinking this. Hundreds of recent studies in psychology tell a different story: that we all have serious character flaws that prevent us from being as good as we think we are - and that we do not even recognize that these flaws exist.

Do you… Feel misunderstood? Have high levels of empathy?Deeply process and reflect upon your experiences? Have people comment how sensitive you are? Over analyze things? Have sensory overload ? Fall into people pleasing? Frequently feel emotionally exhausted from absorbing other people’s feelings? Get defensive when criticized? Have a strong intuition ? Notice things that others miss, you’re seen as perceptive and insightful? Get deeply moved by beauty, rich scents, artwork? If so you may be a highly sensitive person. Welcome to a sanctuary for highly sensitive souls dedicated to ...