Dependency
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Human Support
Refers to needing someone's help, like family or friends, to manage daily life or difficult situations. After his surgery, he acknowledged his dependency on neighbors for meals.
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Emotional Aspect
Can imply an emotional weakness or lack of independence when referring to a person’s character. She worried her emotional dependency would push her friends away.