The Let Them Theory: Immature Reactions, Mature Moves

Why do grown-ups still throw tantrums? And why does doing the right thing sometimes feel awful?

In this episode, Charles and Dan dive into Chapters 7 and 8 of The Let Them Theory—where emotional maturity meets real-life discomfort. We unpack how adults act like kids (just with more email silence and fewer juice boxes), how to hold your ground when someone else is spiraling, and why making the right move often feels like the wrong one—especially when it shakes the whole “family web.”

Also in this episode:

• How to spot emotional regression in the wild
• Letting others ride their emotional waves (without jumping in)
• The myth of the “perfect” breakup or resignation
• Why 90 seconds of discomfort beats years of quiet resentment
• And the timeless wisdom of not having hard conversations after tequila

This one’s for anyone who’s tired of managing reactions and ready to start honoring their own values.

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