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."