#finally began reading this at the behest of my colleagues... so far i’m interested.

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A lack of emotional intimacy creates emotional loneliness in both children and adults. Attentive and reliable emotional relationships are the basis of a child’s sense of security. Unfortunately, emotionally immature parents are usually too uncomfortable with closeness to give their children the deep emotional connection they need. Parental neglect and rejection in childhood can adversely affect self-confidence and relationships in adulthood, as people repeat old, frustrating patterns and then blame themselves for not being happy. Even adult success doesn’t completely erase the effects of parental disconnection earlier in life.

Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD, from Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents

#lindsay c. gibson #adult children of emotionally immature parents #quote #clinical psychology #miscellanea #finally began reading this at the behest of my colleagues... so far i’m interested.