1.People have not been there to meet my emotional needs.

2.I haven't gotten enough love and attention.

3.For the most part, I haven't had someone to depend on for advice and emotional support.

4.Most of the time, I haven't had someone to nurture me, share him/herself with me, or care deeply about everything that happens to me.

5.For much of my life, I haven't had someone who wanted to get close to me and spend a lot of time with me.

6.In general, people have not been there to give me warmth, holding, and affection.

7.For much of my life, I haven't felt that I am special to someone.

8.For the most part, I have not had someone who really listens to me, understands me, or is tuned into my true needs and feelings.

9.I have rarely had a strong person to give me sound advice or direction when I'm not sure what to do.

10.I worry that the people I love will die soon, even though there is little medical reason to support my concern.