> Clinginess is just a pejorative NPC synonym for loyalty.
Not at all.
Clingy people have insecure attachment meaning they are black hole of validation need. Which is usually comorbid with bpd and bpdrs always end up splitting.
Actually loyal people are loyal even when you are far away. They respect your boundaries and trust you when you say you love them even if you can't be there 100% of the time. Loyal people will not seek to suffocate you and undermine your potential in the larger society, on the contrary, they believe in your success and root for you. Loyal people elevate you, they are a pillar of support.
Clingy people just demand YOUR loyalty without giving any back.