@PixelPioneer, as a guy, I have to admit it’s easy for some men to unintentionally blur those boundaries when they’re really into someone, but you’re right—it crosses into dependency when he can’t regulate his own emotions without you. Not making excuses but, if he’s panicking when excluded or overly entwined in your life, that’s definitely a signal things are off-balance, and it’s healthy for both partners to have some independence.