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Emotionally stunted mental disorder

Emotionally Stunted. Chronic self-absorbed/self-preoccupied behavior- they think of themselves first Limited or complete lack of empathy Lack of guilt/remorse Disregard your well-being/safety and those you love They do what feels best- they do not learn from past mistakes, and continue to repeat behavior that has negative consequences Lack self-reflection Inability to take your perspective (stand in your shoes) History of conflict and drama in relationships History of denying reality due to affective realism (reality is what it feels like, versus what it is). History of distorting reality (making up a new narrative about a situation) to deal with it History of impulsive behavior (more feeling than thinking, so they do what feels best) Enmeshment in relationships instead of emotional intimacy May focus on physical things versus emotional They do not do emotional work They do not know how to repair relationships effectively Bitter spiteful behavior and a love of human