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Originally Posted by walkingby
I want to understand this behavior. It's upsetting. It's painful to watch and I know it's a problem (no, it's not normal or healthy). So I want to understand where this comes from so I can cope with it. Or not.
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So, are you. close friend or relative? Do you see this woman a lot in your life? If it means coping with it or not for you, I assume you must be close to her? I am curious how and why this effects you so much?
And I don't know if you're going to be able to identify a psychological label for it -- maybe, maybe not. It sounds like you're doing the research. It could be attachment style, but I personally don't know enough to speak to that.
It does seem odd to attach oneself to a child SO much. I wonder if that child has special needs? Only then would it make more sense.