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How can I gently tell a friend they're acting immature without hurting their feelings?

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asked Dec 23, 2021 by Russell Odonoghue (4.4k points)

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When he is acting like a baby, just tell him that he needs to be more mature. Don't mention the baby part.

answered Dec 25, 2021 by Amanda Taggart (4.4k points)
selected Dec 27, 2021 by Russell Odonoghue

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why care abouty his feelings? if he's being a baby then no matter what you say his feelings will bwe hurt. so?

answered Dec 23, 2021 by David Cuidightheach (4.2k points)

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