Marty is timid, anxious, and fearful of rejection. He wants to have close relationships with others but is unable to because of his fears. So, he ends up alone and lonely. He is suffering from ________ personality disorder.

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Marty's symptoms of timidity, anxiety, and fear of rejection are characteristic of avoidant personality disorder. People with this disorder desire close relationships but avoid them because of their intense fear of rejection and criticism. The other options do not fit Marty's symptoms as closely. Schizoid personality disorder is characterized by detachment from social relationships, dependent personality disorder involves a need for reassurance and approval from others, and borderline personality disorder involves instability in relationships and emotions.

Marty Is Timid, Anxious, and Fearful of Rejection