Needy People

Adult Children are often very "needy" when they grow up.

Needy people:

▪ Are often vulnerable and naive.

▪ Do too much for others.

▪ Fantasize a lot about being rescued.

▪ Lack self-esteem.

▪ Cling to others and become too dependent on them.

▪ Have a hard time standing up for themselves

▪ Often discard their own values to please others.

▪ Are susceptible to ignoring lies and being used by others.

▪ Overlook things that they should pay attention to.

▪ Lower their standards when looking for a partner.

▪ Are usually people pleasers.

▪ Are terrified of rejection. They see it as abandonment.

▪ Cannot bear to hurt someone's feelings.

▪ Often want to "fix" someone.

▪ Are susceptible to codependency and love addiction.

▪ Fall in love too quickly.

▪ Hang on to their lovers too tightly.

▪ Suffer tremendously when a relationship ends.

▪ Usually suffered neglect, rejection, or abuse in childhood.