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Anxiously preoccupied individuals carry this early experience into adulthood, manifesting in relationships marked by neediness. They often rely heavily on partners for validation, grappling with instability in self-worth. This dependence frequently leads them into unfulfilling relationships where their needs are overlooked in favor of their partners'. This cyclical pattern can also increase vulnerability to abusive dynamics, as their overwhelming fear of loneliness drives them to tolerate distressful situations.