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Being in a relationship with an adult who's emotionally immature can be frustrating and exhausting. Whether the person is your child, parent, friend, coworker, or significant other, their inability to control and express their emotions appropriately can be overwhelming—but there are healthy ways to cope and preserve your relationship. Read to learn some signs of emotional immaturity and how you can deal with this issue.
Things You Should Know
- Someone who is emotionally immature has difficulty controlling their emotions or expressing them appropriately. They're prone to dramatic overreactions.
- Signs of emotional immaturity include dramatic emotional outbursts, a lack of empathy, and difficulty learning new things as an adult.
- If you're dealing with an emotionally immature person, set and enforce clear boundaries to help them regulate their feelings and behavior.
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