How to Disentangle from Toxic People | Lindsay C. Gibson
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Setting Boundaries and Recognizing Emotional Immaturity
Setting boundaries is about creating inner boundaries to maintain a sense of self-possession and distinguishing between personal wants and others' desires, to avoid being manipulated. Being conscious of dynamics in relationships is crucial to prevent being maneuvered into roles by emotionally immature individuals who rely on others due to their own inadequacy and fear. Recognizing emotional immaturity involves understanding that these individuals are not inherently bad but rather scared and inadequate, seeking someone to take care of them. Awareness of the signs of emotional immaturity helps prevent getting pulled into relationships where boundaries are crossed and allows for timely boundary setting to avoid being taken advantage of.
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