Sharon says, "I would love to be in an intimate relationship. My life is terribly boring and lonely. But I am extremely shy and I would fall apart if any man criticized me in the slightest." This description best matches the symptoms of ________ personality disorder.

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Sharon's fear of rejection and criticism, as well as her shyness, suggest symptoms of avoidant personality disorder. This disorder is characterized by social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and a fear of criticism or rejection that leads to avoidance of social situations and relationships. The other disorders listed (antisocial, dependent, borderline) do not fit with Sharon's described symptoms.

Sharon Says, "I Would Love to Be in an Intimate