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284. How to Deal with Emotionally Immature Partners & In-Laws with Lindsay C. Gibson

We Can Do Hard Things

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Navigating Relationships with Emotionally Immature Partners and In-laws

Parenting involves setting boundaries and taking care of one's needs, serving as an example for children to learn from. It is important to give what you can to others while ensuring you have plenty left over for yourself. Setting boundaries with grandparents can be done by being honest about availability and involving them positively in the family. It is acceptable for feelings to get hurt during boundary setting, as it is a learning process with no expert guidelines. The ultimate goal is to maintain energy for the immediate family and determine effective boundaries through trial and error without aiming for perfection.

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