Excessive reliance on others for emotional support, decision-making, and self-worth, often interfering with autonomy and healthy relationship functioning.
Example: Adults who cannot make decisions without others' approval, feel lost when alone, and sacrifice their own needs to maintain relationships and avoid abandonment.
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