| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | adherent | sticking closely to something |
| 2. | affection-starved | strongly needing affection |
| 3. | approval-seeking | strongly wanting others’ approval |
| 4. | attached | emotionally close and reluctant to separate |
| 5. | attention-hungry | eager for constant attention |
| 6. | attention-seeking | constantly trying to get attention |
| 7. | babyish | immaturely dependent or needy |
| 8. | body-hugging | fitting tightly around the body |
| 9. | body-skimming | following the body’s outline closely |
| 10. | boundary-crossing | ignoring personal limits |
| 11. | boundaryless | lacking normal personal boundaries |
| 12. | clinging | sticking or holding on closely |
| 13. | close-fitting | fitting near the body |
| 14. | clutching | holding tightly and unwillingly releasing |
| 15. | controlling | trying to direct another person’s actions |
| 16. | craving attention | strongly wanting attention |
| 17. | curve-hugging | fitting closely around body curves |
| 18. | demanding | requiring much attention or care |
| 19. | dependency-prone | inclined toward emotional reliance |
| 20. | dependent | relying too much on someone |
| 21. | domineering | asserting too much control |
| 22. | elasticated | made to stretch and fit closely |
| 23. | emotionally needy | requiring much emotional support |
| 24. | engulfing | overwhelming someone with closeness |
| 25. | ever-present | always around or available |
| 26. | excessively attached | attached to an unreasonable degree |
| 27. | excessively dependent | reliant to an unreasonable degree |
| 28. | figure-hugging | fitting closely to the body |
| 29. | following | going after someone closely |
| 30. | form-fitting | closely following the body’s shape |
| 31. | grappling | holding or clutching tightly |
| 32. | grasping | holding on tightly |
| 33. | gripping | holding tightly or firmly |
| 34. | hanging on | continuing to hold tightly |
| 35. | helpless | unable to manage without help |
| 36. | helplessly dependent | unable to manage alone emotionally |
| 37. | high-maintenance | requiring constant effort and attention |
| 38. | holding on | refusing to let go |
| 39. | hovering | staying close and watchful |
| 40. | importunate | persistently demanding or pleading |
| 41. | insecure | needing reassurance from self-doubt |
| 42. | inseparable | always staying together |
| 43. | intense | emotionally strong and demanding |
| 44. | intrusive | unwantedly entering someone’s private life |
| 45. | invasive | intruding too much into personal space |
| 46. | jealous | fearful of losing someone’s affection |
| 47. | jealously attached | attached with jealous intensity |
| 48. | joined-at-the-hip | constantly together with someone |
| 49. | lapdog-like | overly devoted and dependent |
| 50. | latched on | attached and not letting go |
| 51. | love-starved | needing affection or romantic attention |
| 52. | molded | shaped closely around the body |
| 53. | moulded | shaped closely around the body |
| 54. | nagging | persistently demanding or complaining |
| 55. | needful | needing support or attention |
| 56. | needing attention | requiring frequent notice or care |
| 57. | needing constant contact | requiring frequent communication or closeness |
| 58. | needing reassurance | requiring frequent comfort or confirmation |
| 59. | needy | requiring excessive attention or reassurance |
| 60. | obsessive | excessively preoccupied with someone |
| 61. | overattached | too emotionally tied to someone |
| 62. | overbearing | dominating or pressuring too much |
| 63. | overdependent | too reliant on another person |
| 64. | overinvolved | involved beyond healthy limits |
| 65. | overly attached | attached beyond a comfortable degree |
| 66. | overly demanding | requiring too much from others |
| 67. | overly dependent | dependent beyond a healthy degree |
| 68. | overly intense | emotionally stronger than is comfortable |
| 69. | overly needy | needy to an excessive degree |
| 70. | overly possessive | too controlling about affection or attention |
| 71. | overprotective | protecting in an excessive way |
| 72. | pestering | annoyingly persistent in seeking attention |
| 73. | possessive | wanting exclusive control or attention |
| 74. | puppyish | eagerly dependent and affectionate |
| 75. | pushy | forceful about getting attention or contact |
| 76. | reassurance-seeking | constantly looking for comfort or certainty |
| 77. | relentless | continuing without easing or stopping |
| 78. | reliant | depending on someone or something |
| 79. | restrictive | limiting another person’s freedom |
| 80. | skin-tight | extremely tight against the skin |
| 81. | smothering | giving excessive attention or affection |
| 82. | snug | fitting closely but comfortably |
| 83. | sticking | adhering to something |
| 84. | stuck-on | attached closely to a surface |
| 85. | suffocating | overwhelmingly close or restrictive |
| 86. | tenacious | holding on firmly |
| 87. | tight | fitting very closely |
| 88. | too attached | attached more than is healthy |
| 89. | too demanding | asking for excessive attention or effort |
| 90. | too dependent | relying on someone too much |
| 91. | too intense | emotionally excessive or overwhelming |
| 92. | too needy | needing too much attention |
| 93. | too possessive | possessive beyond healthy limits |
| 94. | underfoot | constantly nearby and in the way |
| 95. | unhealthily attached | attached in a harmful way |
| 96. | unhealthily dependent | dependent in a harmful way |
| 97. | unrelenting | not easing up or stopping |
| 98. | validation-seeking | needing others to confirm one’s worth |
| 99. | velcro-like | sticking close and not detaching |
| 100. | wraparound | wrapping closely around the body |