Although her own father was an alcoholic, Pat is in love with Rea, who is also an alcoholic. Pat has lost money, endured public humiliation, and emotional abuse as a result Rea's alcoholism. Pat's continued relationship with Rea can be described as an example of:

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Pat's continued relationship with Rea, despite the negative consequences, suggests codependency, where one person enables another's addiction or harmful behavior.

Although Her Own Father Was an Alcoholic, Pat Is in Love