over-protective

Updated: May 12, 2025

"Or, on the other hand, the healthy boy may identify so closely with his brother that he feels every hurt or slight, real or imagined. He becomes over-solicitous, over-protective. At the same time, the other brother may come to depend completely on the healthy twin. "In both these situations, there is a positive feedback which constantly worsens the situation.

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