u/IllustriousCar5441

Even as a child I was always emotionally sensitive despite having a good relationship with my parents. I’ve always wanted attention and kindness from older guys up to the present despite growing up in a financially stable household and being quite spoiled in every possible way. In my childhood, I had a good relationship with my dad, but even then I would want attention from older-brother-like figures. So I don’t think daddy issues is the correct term for it. But during my teenage years, I got into lots of fights with both my parents and there was a point in time when I could not stand to be around my dad at all because I felt unsafe. As an adult I still react with great emotional sensitivity (although it’s not visible externally) and continue to want affection from guys that are older than me in general. I’ve had this problem even before my relationship with my dad spiraled downward. What is this called? Thoughts? And how do you cope?