Alisha's live-in boyfriend is abusive.Over the last three years,she has had opportunities to leave but has never taken advantage of these opportunities.Alisha's fear of being alone sometimes seems worse to her than the certainty of emotional or physical pain.This demonstrates Alisha's
A) narcissism.
B) ostracism.
C) need to belong.
D) strong self-esteem.

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Alisha's fear of being alone and her decision to stay in an abusive relationship demonstrate her need to belong to someone, even if it means enduring emotional or physical pain. This need for social connection can override her self-preservation instincts and prevent her from leaving the relationship.

Alisha's Live-In Boyfriend Is Abusive