Harold lives with his mother with whom he is very close and agrees with everything she says.When he started seeing a young woman and the relationship became serious,his mother convinced him that his girlfriend was not good enough for him,so Harold stopped the relationship.He has two close friends who have been his friend since they met in kindergarten.Whenever they do something,it is always one of his friends who decides what they do.Harold just follows along.Harold like suffers from _______________ personality disorder.

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Harold's behavior demonstrates a pattern of excessive dependence on others to make important decisions and to feel secure in his personal relationships. He defers to his mother's opinions and decisions about his dating life and allows his friends to dictate his activities. This pattern of behavior is consistent with a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder.

Harold Lives with His Mother with Whom He Is Very