People with dependent personality disorder have such difficulty making independent
decisions that in some cases they allow their parents to decide who they will or will not marry.

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People with dependent personality disorder have a fear of abandonment, feelings of helplessness, and a strong need to be taken care of that can lead to difficulty making decisions on their own, including decisions about relationships and marriage. In some cases, they may rely on their parents or other authority figures to make these decisions for them.

People with Dependent Personality Disorder Have Such Difficulty Making Independent