8 Surprising Behaviors Highly Intelligent Men Show When They’re Emotionally Immature—Are You One of Them?
2) Struggling with empathy
I’ve always been proud of my intellect. I’m the guy friends turn to for advice on complex issues or to solve a puzzling problem. But I realized something was missing when it came to emotional connections.
Let me give you an example. My best friend once confided in me about a personal crisis he was going through.
Instead of offering support, my immediate reaction was to analyze the situation logically and provide a solution.
I didn’t understand then that he wasn’t seeking a solution; he needed emotional support and understanding.
