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Characteristics: Struggles with understanding both your own and others' emotions. You may have a deep fear of abandonment and a strong need for reassurance and closeness.
In a relationship, you may find it difficult to connect with others and struggle with being overly clingy, needy, fearful, or uncertain. You might shy away from intimacy or become anxious and dependent. Low self-esteem can lead you to become overly fixated on your partner, allowing the relationship to take over your life. Boundaries can feel threatening, and you may have trouble respecting them. This can result in overreactions, jealousy, and controlling behavior that feels overwhelming to your partner. You often crave constant reassurance, require a great deal of attention, and tend to rely too heavily on others for emotional security.