Often describing someone who finds all their value as a human being in having a romantic relationship. If they are single, they feel
like a total failure and therefore will put up with all kinds of possessive, unhealthy Mr/
Ms. Wrongs to bolster their own self worth.
Often seen in high
school sweethearts who date all the way through college and into
mid-20s. Even though annoyed and bored with each other, they still refuse to break up because they can't stand being single.