5 Ways Emotionally Immature People Try to Make You Feel Small

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling… off? Like something didn’t sit right — but you couldn’t quite explain why? You felt smaller. Less sure of yourself. Maybe even like you were the problem. That’s not random. There are specific, emotionally immature ways people respond in conversations that can leave you feeling dismissed, confused, and questioning yourself — even when you were clear and grounded going in. And if you don’t recognize what’s happening in real time, it’s incredibly easy to internalize it… and start turning against yourself. In this video, I’m walking you through 5 of the most common ways emotionally immature people show up in conversations — including the subtle ones that are hardest to catch — and more importantly: ✔️ What’s actually happening underneath their behavior ✔️ Why it makes you feel so thrown off ✔️ Exactly what to say and do to stay grounded and steady ✔️ How to stop shrinking, over-explaining, or doubting yourself in the moment Because this isn’t about controlling them. It’s about staying connected to you. If you want to stay calm, clear, and grounded when someone throws you off: 👉 Download my 3-Step Emotional Reset Plan (free): https://courses.juliakristina.com/3-s... This will help you regulate your nervous system quickly so you can respond intentionally — instead of reacting or second-guessing yourself. I’m really curious — no judgment, just awareness: 👉 Which one of these do you notice yourself getting caught in the most? Let me know in the comments. I read them, and I love hearing your insights. 📍TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Why you feel small after certain conversations 00:34 What emotionally immature behaviour actually looks like 02:14 Why this is not about you 04:09 #1 Dismissing your feelings 06:04 #2 Flipping it back on you 07:52 #3 Sarcasm, tone, and subtle digs 10:42 #4 Shutting down and withdrawing 11:48 #5 Making you over-explain yourself 12:58 How to stay grounded and stop shrinking 15:09 How to regulate yourself in the moment If this resonated with you, make sure to like, save, and share this with someone who might need it. And if you’re working on becoming more grounded, confident, and steady — even in difficult conversations — you’re in the right place. FOLLOW JULIA ON SOCIAL 👋 Facebook:   / juliacounsellor   Instagram:   / juliacounsellor   Web site: https://juliakristina.com/ ___________________ ABOUT JULIA: Julia Kristina, MA, is a speaker, teacher, master therapist and mental wealth coach who helps smart, highly sensitive, heart centred humans get past anxiety, stress, and self-doubt so they can have better: Better relationships, a better life and feel better about themselves. Through her membership program, The Shift Society, she helps people identify their deep rooted thoughts and beliefs that are keeping them stuck and struggling, and then teaches them how to take charge of their minds and emotions so they can thrive in all areas of their lives. Julia’s expertise has been featured in Inc magazine, Psych Central, Mind Body Green and numerous other publications, podcasts and television outlets. She has also given talks in front of audiences of hundreds on stages across North America. Videos on her YouTube channel have been watched more than 20 million times and she has built a community of over 400,000 people across social media platforms. When she’s not helping her clients and students increase their emotional intelligence and mental strength, she’s out on some kind of adventure with her three children in Vancouver, Canada emotional immaturity, emotionally immature people, signs of emotional immaturity, how to deal with emotionally immature people, relationship psychology, communication skills, setting boundaries, emotional intelligence, why you feel small in conversations, people who make you doubt yourself 🛑 Get on The SHIFT SOCIETY Waitlist Here: https://courses.juliakristina.com/pl/... CHECK OUT JULIA'S BRAIN-CHANGING SELF-STUDY COURSES: https://juliakristina.com/available-c...