Sounds a lot like attachment issues; which are developed at a very young age. The first attachment is the care giver (often the mother). However; some mother’s haven’t had a proper development of attachment with their own caregivers; therefore, an absence is developed by the child.
Dr. Allan Schore and others have written extensively on this topic. Having attachment issues can affect one throughout relationships. It’s especially seen in those who struggle with Borderline Personality Disorder (me [emoji53]). I’m learning to use my faith in managing emotions and also therapy. [emoji3590]