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Could you help analyze whether my wife is emotionally immature or emotionally mature?

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Could you help analyze whether my wife is emotionally immature or emotionally mature? By Anonymous | Published on December 18, 2024

My wife is 30 years old and has a younger brother. Her family is openly patriarchal, but they come from a relatively well-off family and she never lacked for material things as a child.

The following are some of her behaviors, which seem to be both maintaining psychological calmness and stability and deliberate avoidance and immaturity:

1. She doesn't care about most things and appears emotionally stable, but she will deliberately say some inappropriate things and do things in front of me that my mother did.

2. In my interactions with her, I will deliberately bring up the time when she was most devastated and lost, and then talk about how I cried. However, if I notice in time that she is deliberately dredging up the past, her emotions will quickly return to normal.

3. She has a low level of education and works as a temporary staff. Her expenses are quite high, and her income is lower than her expenses. However, she does not use credit cards, and regularly asks me for money on the grounds of the child's expenses, but it is all within the range.

4. I like to look at my phone when I'm free, mainly chatting with girlfriends and reading Xiaohongshu, TikTok, and drama series. After putting the baby to sleep, I don't go out of the house to play with my phone.

In the early stages of the relationship, I felt like she was my mentor, but then I realized that she was just agreeing with you. So I need to find out if she is mature or immature, so that I can deal with the relationship and problems more easily. Thanks everyone! I will add anything else I need to.

Pamela Pamela A total of 9198 people have been helped

Dear Question Asker, I am honored to answer your question. From your description, I can discern that you have carefully observed and summarized your wife, which indicates that you love her. Based on your description, I believe that your wife is, for the most part, normal, with the exception of a heightened sensitivity. Similarly, you are also quite sensitive. I do not believe that there are any significant issues with the couple being together, and I do not recommend focusing on the details. I believe that a happy life should be about minimizing major problems and resolving minor ones, rather than making a big deal out of nothing and fabricating problems out of thin air.

A professional psychoanalyst analyzes the problems of his clients by analyzing the negative aspects, as opposed to the positive, due to the ethical and legal implications of analyzing the latter.

From the perspective of how he treats you and the children, your wife is kind and has a high level of emotional intelligence. You are quite content with your decision to marry such a woman as a partner. You can discern that your wife is striving to fulfill your expectations in her role as a spouse, which is why you have posed this question. Let us assist you in discerning whether her actions are those of a mature individual or a childish one.

This may be due to a certain degree of insecurity within the relationship, which has led to heightened sensitivity. It would be beneficial to communicate more openly with each other in order to eliminate mutual suspicion and foster a more natural rapport. I am pleased to have an appointment in 1983.

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Ophelia Hall Ophelia Hall A total of 4425 people have been helped

The process of analyzing an individual is inherently complex, necessitating the consideration of numerous factors, including personal growth, background, past relationships, current real-life relationships, and experiences in relationships. In light of the information presented by the original poster, a series of preliminary hypotheses have been formulated for reference purposes.

1. The patriarchal environment in which women are socialized can result in the development of low self-esteem and a sense of low self-worth. The description provided suggests the presence of a cautious and repressed atmosphere, with the woman exhibiting a hesitant and tentative approach to expressing her emotions.

Without a clear sense of accomplishment, she may be reluctant to pursue a greater sense of value (subconsciously). Additionally, her actions may inadvertently lead you to view her in a less than favorable light. Through behaviors that may be perceived as immature or requests for financial assistance, the two of you may unintentionally find yourselves in a relationship of giving and receiving, and of relying on and being relied on.

2. Marriage is arguably the second most significant relationship in which shortcomings can be addressed and overcome. Therefore, it presents a valuable opportunity for the original poster to address these concerns in their marriage. Given the presence of regrets about the early intimate relationship, individuals are driven to repair past shortcomings. Based on the description provided, it appears that the wife is attempting to express her grievances and sad emotions in front of you, and you are largely tolerant of her, but you will also offer corrective feedback from an adult perspective. If there is minimal conflict in this kind of interaction, it may be beneficial to listen more to her emotional expression and attempt to comprehend her genuine intentions, thereby fostering a sense of value and understanding.

Should this process prove too challenging, it may be beneficial to seek the guidance of a counselor.

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Ariana Grace Franklin Ariana Grace Franklin A total of 9085 people have been helped

Hello, host! I'm smiling!

After reading your description, I totally get what you're asking! I'd love to give you a hug in four dimensions!

From your description, it's clear that you know your wife very well! You've even taken the time to learn about some of her habits and emotional state. It's also evident that you still care about and pay attention to your wife, which is why you're so observant.

It's also evident from the description that you and your wife have different levels of self-differentiation, which is great because it means you have your own unique perspectives and strengths!

Now, let's dive into the fascinating topic of self-differentiation! In psychology, self-differentiation is the process of separating reason and emotion, and it's a crucial aspect of psychological independence.

Let's dive back into the description. You'll find that your wife will say some things and behave in ways that are similar to your mother in front of you. She'll also bring up the times when she was most devastated and lost, and then talk about crying. This is her way of dealing with problems. It might make you feel unhappy, but in her eyes, telling you these things is actually throwing the problem back at you and letting you solve it.

The good news is that you can make a difference! The most important thing in the relationship between a mother-in-law-and-daughter-in-law-relationship-how-to-cope-6123.html" target="_blank">daughter-in-law and her mother-in-law is to rely on the man to maintain a balance. If the man ignores the relationship between the daughter-in-law and her mother-in-law and does not solve the problem, it will greatly affect the relationship between you and your husband. But you can help!

I've also put together a few handy tips to help you out of this pickle! I really hope they help you out ?

(1) Relax and take your time, and don't put too much pressure on yourself. You've got this!

(2) Find a great time and place to have a fantastic chat with your wife about your feelings and thoughts. Don't let suspicions build up in your heart!

(3) Most people only see things from their own perspective. But imagine if you could take the initiative to see things from your wife's perspective! I believe you'd get some different feelings.

(4) Make good use of labels! For example, the point you want to ask in your description about whether your wife is mature is not very reasonable. People will always use a lot of facts they think are true to confirm their own ideas. But you can do better than that! You can ask her directly whether she thinks she's mature.

(5) It's important to remember that it's not good to judge people or things from a moral high ground. If not handled well, it can really impact gender relations. But, you can absolutely handle gender relations from an equal point of view!

The world and I love you ♥️

Wishing you the very best!

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Henrietta Davis Henrietta Davis A total of 6559 people have been helped

Give the guy who's been so observant and thorough in his analysis of his daughter-in-law a big pat on the back and lots of encouragement!

First, you've listed your wife's behavior in great detail. I'm curious to know if these behaviors make you feel painful or oppressed. I'd really love to know what you feel, if you don't mind sharing.

If you don't feel uncomfortable, then I think that means everything is normal. If there is something about you that makes you uncomfortable, I'm here to help. What would you like her to improve?

You can absolutely bring it up!

Second, I really do think that she's quite normal in terms of the behaviors you mentioned. I think that her behaviors, such as confiding in you about her mother-in-law, crying and confiding in you, asking you for money, and reading your phone and sharing it with her girlfriends, are all normal expressions of a woman's dependence on her man.

I really don't think it's a matter of maturity, but rather the normal behavior of a wife.

Third, it's really important to think about what you need. While you were listing her behaviors, I bet you were hoping she'd change in some way to meet your expectations and needs. But you didn't go into much detail.

It would really help you to look at your own needs, like wanting her to listen to you more.

I really hope this helps! Keep up the great work!

Hi there! I just wanted to drop you a quick line to say that I'm really looking forward to keeping in touch. I'm Qingnian JIA2020, and I'm a young person who's keen to chat. I hope you're having a lovely day!

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Connor Thomas One's word should be as solid as a rock.

She sounds like a complex person with a lot going on beneath the surface. It seems she's trying to maintain her composure while also acting out in subtle ways that might be linked to past issues or unresolved feelings.

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Terrence Jackson The seeds of success are sown with the hands of diligence.

It appears you both have developed a pattern of revisiting painful memories, which can be therapeutic but also potentially harmful if not handled delicately. It's important to consider whether these discussions are constructive for your relationship.

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Ulysses Davis Diligence is the glue that binds effort and achievement.

Her financial habits suggest a disconnect between income and spending, yet her aversion to credit cards shows a certain level of fiscal caution. The fact that she asks for money under specific pretenses indicates an attempt to justify her requests within the bounds of what's socially acceptable.

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Ethan Miller A dishonest man is always in trouble.

It's interesting how you describe the shift from seeing her as a mentor to realizing she often just agrees with you. This could imply that she may lack confidence or has a tendency to go along with others rather than asserting her own opinions.

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Lance Jackson The process of learning is like sculpting; we chisel away the ignorance to reveal the knowledge within.

The way you describe her behavior hints at a deeper need for validation or attention. Maybe there are underlying insecurities that drive her actions, which could stem from her family dynamics or personal experiences.

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