Emotional immaturity manifests on a continuum, with everyone able to exhibit signs under stress. Empathy for this immaturity can foster understanding and the potential for growth. Boundaries are essential for protecting oneself from harm and promoting accountability in relationships. While humans are interconnected, there are limits to empathy, especially in confronting morally reprehensible behaviors. The works of Dr. Lindsay Gibson and Alice Miller highlight the challenges of engaging with emotionally immature individuals while maintaining compassionate boundaries.
Emotional immaturity exists on a continuum, where everyone exhibits some degree of it under stress, inviting empathy and understanding for growth and accountability.
Finding empathy and compassion for those who disappoint us is a paradox that demands setting boundaries to protect ourselves from harm.
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