#54 anaclitic

#54 anaclitic- (adjective) from psychoanalysis- of or relating to relationships that are characterized by the strong dependence of one person on others or another

- from Greek anaklitos- for leaning upon , anaclisis (noun)

It was apparent that their anaclitic relationship resulted in mutual benefits for both.

In choosing her new friend did she make a narcissistic rather than an anaclitic choice?

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