Attachment between individuals, whether between a mother and child or adults, can significantly impact relationships and well-being. Therapy can help address attachment issues and improve relationships. John Bowlby, the father of attachment theory, emphasized that attachment is a basic need, separate from the provision of basic necessities like food and shelter. During World War II, observations of children in England highlighted the importance of attachment for healthy development. Recognizing attachment as a fundamental need is crucial, despite societal messages advocating self-love first, as human connection is as essential as food and water.
What are attachment styles, and how can we understand them to find and keep love? Attached author Amir Levine is here to share what the science has to say!
What We Discuss with Amir Levine:
- The four attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, and anxious-avoidant.
- The influence genetics, environment, and upbringing have on these attachment styles.
- How people tend to handle relationships based on their attachment style.
- How the development of attachment styles has evolved over time.
- What the dependency paradox is and how we can navigate it per our attachment style.
- And much more...
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