Do you really know? What are the four types of attachment in our relationships?
Jan 20, 2026
Explore the fascinating world of attachment theory, originating from John Bowlby's research on early separations. Delve into the four attachment styles: avoidant, anxious, disorganized, and secure. Discover how these styles shape our connections with friends, family, and romantic partners. Learn about the chaotic behaviors of disorganized attachment and traits of anxious attachment. Finally, find out how understanding your attachment style can pave the way for healthier relationships in adulthood.
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Early Bonds Shape Lifelong Patterns
- Attachment theory explains how early bonds shape lifelong relationship patterns.
- John Bowlby argued early separations influence social and emotional development and long-term mental health.
Ainsworth Made Attachment Measurable
- Mary Ainsworth developed observational methods that refined attachment categories.
- Her work allowed researchers to assess attachment in children and adults more precisely.
Attachment Style Is Your Relationship Pattern
- An attachment style is how we bond and interact with others, formed in infancy and refined through life.
- Psychology Today defines it as the pattern that governs how we establish and maintain relationships.