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Fusion
a state in which individuals become enmeshed with the emotions and needs of others, leading to a blurring of boundaries and a loss of individuality where you cannot tell the difference between your anxiety and your partner's anxiety
Why This Is a Definition
This definition establishes fusion as a distinct psychological state with clear characteristics (enmeshment, blurring of boundaries, loss of individuality) and specific manifestations (inability to distinguish between own and others' emotions). It provides the precise semantic boundary distinguishing fusion from healthy differentiation.