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Parental Relationships | Personal Growth
Navigating Family Dynamics: The Difference Between Narcissistic and Emotionally Immature Parents
A worthwhile exploration during the holiday season
Have you ever felt like your parent dismisses your feelings, expecting their challenges to take centre stage in every conversation?
Maybe they brush off your feelings but expect their own challenges to be the focus of every conversation.
If this sounds familiar, you might be dealing with a narcissistic parent…
Or…
Perhaps an emotionally immature one.
While these terms often get mixed up, learning to tell them apart can help you better navigate these tricky relationships.
The holiday season often amplifies family tensions, with heightened expectations and emotional intensity bringing these dynamics into sharper focus.
Recognizing these patterns now can be the first step toward handling the season with more understanding and resilience.
Having a feel about the distinction between the two can help us navigate situations with more clarity.
