Dependent Personality

Dependent personality disorder (DPD) is one of a group of conditions called anxious personality disorders, which are marked by feelings of nervousness and fear. DPD also is marked by helplessness, submissiveness, a need to be taken care of and for constant reassurance, and an inability to make decisions.

DPD is one of the most frequently diagnosed personality disorders. It appears to occur equally in men and women, and usually appears in early to middle adulthood.

the symptoms of a dependent personality disorder would be

Inability to make decisions, even everyday decisions, without the advice and reassurance of others

Avoidance of personal responsibility; avoidance of jobs that require independent functioning and positions of responsibility

Intense fear of abandonment and a sense of devastation or helplessness when relationships end; often move right into another relationship when one ends

Over-sensitivity to criticism

Pessimism and lack of self-confidence, including a belief that they are unable to care for themselves

Avoidance of disagreeing with others for fear of losing support or approval

Inability to start projects

Difficulty being alone

Willingness to tolerate mistreatment and abuse from others

Placing the needs of their caregivers above their own

Tendency to be naïve and to live in fantasy

by Sunni Skys August 3, 2009

Depeche Mode lead singer/co-songwriter

Dave Gahan. Formerly known as a lead singer only, but on Playing the Angel (2005 album) he penned three superlative songs: Suffer Well; I Want it All; and Nothing's Impossible, along with Martin L. Gore's always painfully beautiful songs.
Dave Gahan also released his first solo album, Paper Monsters, in 2003. Highly recommended if you are a true DM or Dave fan.

Dave Gahan
David Gahan
Sexy Man
DM
Personal Jesus
Martin L. Gore

The Depeche Mode lead singer/co-songwriter is Dave Gahan. Martin L. Gore is also equally talented because he is also in Depeche Mode. He is DM's lead songwriter and co-singer. That's why I love Depeche Mode a lot.

by Stella Luna January 23, 2006

dependent variable

In science, the dependent variable is your result from your independent variable.

Jack is conducting a science experiment. He is growing a rose plant, a marigold plant, and a sunflower plant to see which can grow the tallest. He gives all three plants the same amount of sunlight and water. His dependent variable would be how tall each plant grows because it is the result of his experiment.

by MisFit1 December 13, 2015

Dependasaurus

A spouse of a military service person who has let himself or herself go, usually during a deployment. Such creatures are known to gain excess weight, not practice proper hygiene and care little for their appearance. They are often seen at the commissary pushing a cart full of screaming children and Little Debbie Snack Cakes while wearing last night’s pajamas. WARNING: Dependasauruses can be dangerous. They defend themselves with their prickly leg hairs, bad breath and cutting insults. Do not approach a dependasaurus when he or she is eating raw cookie dough. Results could be fatal.

The Dependasaurus stood out front the Post Exchange in spongebob jammies that were 5 times too small and last nights mascara running down her face .

by Anon-Data March 27, 2011

dependency dollars

The taxpayer money that liberal officials and legislators give to people, organizations, and businesses to make them dependent on the federal government.

Harry's research is paid for with dependency dollars.

Liberals use dependency dollars to maintian a permanent underclass.

by Larry Horist December 1, 2009

depends on the wind

Depends on the wind is and old Canadian East Coast / Maritime expression which denotes that the final result of whatever situation that is being refered to will depend on the resolution of other factors and influences that have not yet been finalized.
Sometimes unforseen variables will have such an impact on things to come that it is foolish to make a prediction on the ultimate outcome until more information is available .

In other words, it is too early to say for sure what will happen .

EX 1 ;

" do you think we'll be able to take the boat out today ? "

- " Depends on the wind . "

Ex 2 ;

" So are you gonna hook up with that hot hootchie mamma or what ? "

- " That, my friend, depends on the wind "

by Marc O.C. & Marcel C. July 6, 2010

Costco-dependent

You are too cheap to get your own Costco card but you attach yourself at the cart with a friend who does and you can get the benefits of the Costco buying discounts.

Hey Sally, I am feeling very Costco-dependent today, are you going by chance? I need to get that huge package of toilet paper. I'll buy you a hotdog?

by beeknee September 1, 2011