Karen was emotionally abused as a child, teased by her school mates, and exploited by her coworkers. Karen does not date anyone more that twice because she does not want to become attached to someone only to have her feelings destroyed again. According to Horney, Karen is experiencing:

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Karen is experiencing "basic anxiety," a concept introduced by Karen Horney, which refers to feelings of helplessness and insecurity that arise from childhood experiences of abuse, neglect, or rejection. This anxiety can lead to difficulties in forming secure attachments in adulthood.

Karen Was Emotionally Abused as a Child, Teased by Her