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What to Say When Someone Says "You're too sensitive"

By Skip the Drama · Published 2026-07-18 · Updated 2026-07-18

SAY THIS

“My reaction fits what happened.”

Sensitivity isn't the crime here.

“You're too sensitive.” is a classic gaslighting move. What it really means: The problem isn't what I did — it's that you noticed. The goal of the reply isn't to win an argument — it's to stay calm, stay specific, and put the weight of the line back on the person who said it.

“You're too sensitive.”

(after they hurt you)

TRANSLATION

The problem isn't what I did — it's that you noticed.

WHAT TO SAY BACK

“My reaction fits what happened.”

WHY IT WORKS

Sensitivity isn't the crime here.

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