9 Habits You Probably Developed if You Weren’t Loved as a Child

Seeking Approval from Others

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Difficulty Trusting People

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Overanalyzing Social Interactions

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Suppressing Emotions

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Fear of Abandonment

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Perfectionism

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Difficulty Expressing Needs

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Self-Isolation

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Chronic Guilt

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