A 25-year-old individual consistently avoids deep, long-term romantic partnerships. Although they desire connection, they feel they don't have a strong sense of who they are yet and fear 'losing themselves' in a relationship. This pattern has led to significant feelings of loneliness. According to the psychosocial stage theory of development, which statement best explains this individual's situation?
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A 25-year-old individual consistently avoids deep, long-term romantic partnerships. Although they desire connection, they feel they don't have a strong sense of who they are yet and fear 'losing themselves' in a relationship. This pattern has led to significant feelings of loneliness. According to the psychosocial stage theory of development, which statement best explains this individual's situation?
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