# 3010: How I Stopped Letting Annoyance Hurt My Marriage by Hannah Brooks with Highly Sensitive Refuge

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Podcast: [Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-relationships-daily-dating-marriage-and-parenting-1054569)
Published: 2026-05-18T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3010: Hannah Brooks explores why highly sensitive people can become disproportionately irritated by their partners during stressful or overstimulating periods. By examining the deeper causes behind her frustration, challenging fearful thoughts, and prioritizing self-care, she found her feelings of annoyance replaced by affection and appreciation. Her insights offer a reassuring perspective for sensitive people who worry that temporary irritation means something is wrong in their relationship. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/stopped-annoyance-hurt-marriage/ Quotes to ponder: "I reminded myself I am human, and humans feel annoyed around other humans sometimes, no matter who the other person is." “HSPs process stimulation deeply, so ‘little’ things that don’t bother others can become overwhelmingly stressful or frustrating for us.” “We all prefer to feel calm and at ease, and to genuinely love being with the person we’ve chosen to spend our life with, and be loved back!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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