When relationships feel more like performances than connections, when it's all small talk and no real talk, that's soul-crushing for HSPs. Let's explore why we end up here and how to navigate the grief of relationships that never go deep. We crave authentic connection and instead get asked about the weather or our job. We want to be seen and instead have to play roles that feel hollow. For sensitives, surface-level relationships can feel lonelier than being alone. We'll talk about what to do with that reality.