A person who is relatively inexperienced in
non-platonic relationships. These
people are generally not able to communicate their feelings well, have an intense sense of need and usually have naive and idealized notions of
love and romance.
"
Sarah is an emotional neophyte. She doesn'
t get that I'm not willing to make the decision to marry her, when we've only been dating a year or two. I have to go with my gut feeling, not some whim."
You: "How are things with your guy?"
Friend: "He'
s such an emotional neophyte. I mean, tell me what you think.
Stop trying to please me by saying "I dunno" or always seeking my approval."