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26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

YesWTF , freepik Report

You just sense it. They guard their feelings like a dragon guards treasure. Always waiting for proof that it’s safe to open up. They might say sorry way too much, try way too hard to please, or totally shut down when things get serious. They’re low-key scared you’ll walk away if you get the full picture.

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    26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

    ManyInner , Yan Krukau Report

    Doing everything solo, carrying low self-confidence, and being the 'always overachiever.' Basically, they’re running solo mode on hard difficulty.

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    #3

    26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

    sarahmcq565 , dimaberlin Report

    They say sorry so much it’s like a habit. Low confidence vibes, trying to keep bad relationships alive because hey, someone, anyone, loves me, right?

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    Everyone knows kids should get love, right? But guess what? That vibe isn’t just nice to have - it’s like the magical sauce that helps kids grow up awesome.

    Turns out, love isn’t just cute feelings. It literally helps their brains get bigger and smarter. Research says kids whose moms cheer them on have a larger brain part called the hippocampus. Fancy, huh?

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    26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

    No_Brick_6579 , stockking Report

    They blow small mess-ups way out of proportion. Like dropping your phone and swearing it’s the end of the world.

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    26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

    meh_alienz , azerbaijan_stockers Report

    Birthdays and Christmas can be a nightmare because disappointment has a long history. They don’t even want to think about it.

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    26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

    Crystal_Warrior , Joshua Allen Report

    Lying pops up when stress hits, and they hunt for attention like it’s the best snack ever.

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    This brain part is like the boss of memory, stress, and learning stuff. So, a little love boost means kids can handle life better! Plus, love cranks up their confidence - makin' them believe they’re rockstars.

    Basically, love is like a power-up in a video game - it makes everything else cooler.

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    26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

    Excellent-Stage-6837 , stefamerpik Report

    They’re super independent but carry a big ol’ bag of anxiety. Like superheroes who need a break.

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    26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

    Effectiveggplant , freepik Report

    Growing up neglected makes asking for help feel like you’re a nuisance. Even the tiniest favor seems huge and scary.

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    #9

    26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

    penprickle , hillhoney525 Report

    Not being selfish, but when no one’s got your back, you gotta be your own bestie. It’s a survival mode thing.

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    Not getting enough love as a kid? It’s not just sad, it’s a health bummer too. Things like heart issues and diabetes are more likely to crash the party later on. Yikes!

    And it gets messier. Without enough love, some folks pick up weird habits, like over-apologizing or being mega independent just to cope.

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    26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

    Lica_Angel , standret Report

    They tend to pick partners who don’t quite love them back, sometimes even getting weirded out if someone likes them 'too much.'

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    26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

    PonderosaWillow , freepik Report

    They think love needs to be earned through gifts or favors. Accepting unconditional love? Nah, that’s tricky.

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    #12

    26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

    anon , Getty Images Report

    Crippling self-confidence issues, keeping people at arm’s length, and struggling to be vulnerable.

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    Sure, being ultra-independent sounds cool, but it can come with a side of lonely or stressed-out feels. Knowing those quirks come from a lack of love? Kinda heartbreaking.

    Good news? You’re not doomed! There’s a superhero called therapy ready to help folks patch up those old love holes and bloom.

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    26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

    NekoBlueHeart , Fantastic Studio Report

    Getting a gift sends their brain into a tizzy because it feels like a debt. Sounds familiar, huh?

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    #14

    26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

    BenneIdli , syda_productions Report

    Wears bland clothes to stay invisible, sticks to a tiny friend group, freezes at social plans, and somehow always ends up in toxic relationships.

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    26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

    pieman818 , freepik Report

    The goofiest folks you know? Odds are they had a tough, loveless childhood hiding behind all that humor.

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    Therapy’s like a chill zone where you learn to love yourself, set boundaries, and grow strong inside. It’s all about healing and opening up to new love vibes - even if your childhood was a little empty on that front.

    So, ready for the fun part? Let’s peek at the 26 telltale signs someone might’ve skipped out on that love fest as a kid!

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    26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

    JapanKate , drobotdean Report

    Constructive feedback feels less like help and more like ‘Aha! You’re not good enough!’ vibes.

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    #17

    26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

    4melooking49 , freepik Report

    Always doubting, overthinking, and trying not to let anyone down. It’s exhausting.

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    #18

    26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

    agent_amar , freepik Report

    Even as grown-ups, accepting love feels impossible. It’s like trying to hug a cactus (ouch!).

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    #19

    26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

    PilgrimOz , The Yuri Arcurs Collection Report

    That awkward moment when another parent flat out tells you, 'I like you, but I’ve got my own kids.' Oof.

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    #20

    26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

    Soda_Carno777 , freepik Report

    Can’t take a compliment to save their life. Low self-esteem’s got its claws in deep.

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    26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

    Specific_Teacher9383 , freepik Report

    You bump into them, and they’re already apologizing. Their soul’s default mode seems to be 'my bad for existing.'

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    #22

    26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

    _ryseu , freepik Report

    Trusting others or feeling secure is a massive challenge—they’re basically carrying unmet childhood emotional baggage.

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    #23

    26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

    TeapotHoe , freepik Report

    Even as adults, accepting that someone actually likes them feels like some weird magic trick that can’t be real.

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    #24

    26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

    Fast-Release9820 , EyeEm Report

    They dodge stuff—emotions, people, hard conversations—like it’s an extreme sport.

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    26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

    Remote_Empathy , freepik Report

    Their feelings are kinda like abstract art—hard to read and even harder to show. They keep their guard up forever.

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    #26

    26 Ways You Can Totally Spot Someone Who Never Got Enough Love Growing Up

    caina404 , dikushin Report

    Chatty but secretly fishing for approval like it’s the last cookie in the jar.

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