emotional deprivation

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noun

a lack of adequate psychological nurturance, usually occurring in the early developmental years.

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Deep, situational, and emotional jokes based on what is relevant and has a POINT!
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It was, of course, the suppressed emotional energy finding another outlet.
The Wave|Algernon Blackwood
First, the act of prayer is emotional, and so calms the man who prays, for much of his excitement is worked off.
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emotional deprivation

The lack of adequate and appropriate interpersonal and environmental interaction, usually in the early developmental years.