ATTACHMENT
Attachment Styles
4 Types of Attachment Styles
The four main attachment styles are secure, anxious (or preoccupied), avoidant (or dismissive), and disorganized (or fearful). These styles, rooted in early childhood experiences, influence how individuals form and maintain relationships.
Here’s a breakdown of each attachment style:
Secure Attachment:
Individuals with a secure attachment style have a positive view of themselves and others, trusting in relationships and comfortable with intimacy. They feel confident in their ability to form and maintain healthy relationships.
Anxious Attachment:
Individuals with an anxious attachment style crave closeness and intimacy, but fear abandonment. They may become overly reliant on their partners and seek constant reassurance.
Avoidant Attachment:
Individuals with an avoidant attachment style are uncomfortable with intimacy and emotional closeness, often prioritizing independence and self-reliance. They may push others away or avoid forming close relationships.
Disorganized Attachment:
Individuals with a disorganized attachment style have a mix of anxious and avoidant behaviors, often stemming from traumatic or inconsistent early childhood experiences. They may struggle with emotional regulation and forming stable relationships.