Anyone know what the psychology is behind people who get excessively emotional over every tiny thing?
Gosh that's a tricky question because there could be numerous explanations. You'll get numerous responses based on one's own knowledge and background. I can't fully answer this (without meeting a person) but here's my take on it.......
Charlotte is incredibly self-centred and selfish. She is at the centre of her own universe (alongside Mark). She's conscious of her own emotions (and again Mark's) but is seemingly blind to those of her children. She doesn't care what her children think, feel or how they develop. This is evident in their poor eating habits, shabby clothes/shoes, their constant use of devices and being exploited online. She's starving them (excuse the pun) of a decent healthy attachment to her and others. No doubt these kids will grow up with anxious attachments (see the notes and letters they write to their mum) and
could be at risk for developing a personality disorder.
Charlotte is the centre of her existence. Her mood and emotions come first. She's hurt by external factors (the kids growing up) because of the impact that they have on
her. This is why she gets hurt so easily.
She massively lacks empathy because she doesn't care about how her children may be feeling. She has heaps of 'pity' (not the same as empathy) for herself, however.
Charlotte plays 'house' a lot of the time (like a child would) and has a false, idealistic view of what an adult life should look like. That's why she's so detached from the realities we've all been exposed to. Emotionally, she is extremely immature and I suspect stopped developing on an emotional level at around twelve years old. She holds a 'princess in a castle/needs rescuing by a prince' view of Mark. She believes/acts like she is helpless and needy (hence her incorrect views on single motherhood) and requires someone to take care of her (her own anxious attachment is evident here).
What is somewhat sinister about our Charlotte though is how she is attempting (and failing) to conceal and mask her shortfalls. The constant sugary treats and decorating bedrooms (for content) all serve to try and mask her dire parenting skills. She is trying to sell an image of a great mum but in doing so she's really trying to hide that she's inadequate as a parent.
Her squeaky voice and child-like demeanour is an attempt to ensure others don't hurt her (see her constant "you're being unkind" comments). She presents a fragile individual when she's actually quite calculating. She is fully aware she's damaging those kids but hides behind what she believes is the "perfect mother" mask.
I could go on and on and on....
I conclude, however, she's just a
twit!