Mario has always tended to have "love-hate" relationships with people who are close to him and constantly worries about people leaving him.Thus,he smothers them with affection only to feel rejected and disappointed when they back away from this behavior.Mario has threatened to commit suicide several times and most people view him as emotionally unstable.Based on this,Mario might be diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.

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Mario's behavior aligns with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), characterized by intense and unstable relationships, fear of abandonment, and emotional instability. Threats of suicide and fluctuating attitudes towards others are common in BPD.

Mario Has Always Tended to Have "Love-Hate" Relationships with People