Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People: Avoid Emotional Traps, Stand Up for Your Self, and Transform Your Relationships as an Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents

by Lindsay C. Gibson PsyD

You will stop feeling drained after you stop trying to please EIPs. It’s enough that you are in contact with them and are trying to maintain some kind of bond with them. You can’t expect yourself to enjoy it too. Lower your expectations and be realistic about how much work and waiting are still involved.