The first step is to recognize that they are feeling things deeply — even if they don’t show it outwardly. Then, let them know that you understand how they feel and why they feel it. Empaths need to know that what they feel matters and that they aren’t alone in their feelings of sadness or anger or fear. When you’re with a sensitive person, it can feel like you’re walking on eggshells. They’re fragile and easily hurt by the world around them. They’re also hypersensitive to the feelings of others, so they’ll know if you’re upset or uncomfortable with something they did or said.