》 Attachment theory is a psychological, evolutionary and ethological theory concerning relationships between humans.
The four types of attachment styles:
Secure
avoidant (aka dismissive, or anxious-avoidant in children)
anxious (aka preoccupied, or anxious-ambivalent in children)
disorganized (aka fearful-avoidant in children)
Secure
Secure attachment is defined by an ability to build healthy, long-lasting relationships.
Secure attachment is the result of feeling secure with your caregivers from childhood and being able to ask for reassurance or validation without punishment.
Ultimately, you felt safe, understood, comforted, and valued during your early interactions.
Your caregivers were probably emotionally available and aware of their own emotions and behaviors.
Signs of a secure attachment style include:
ability to regulate your emotions
easily trusting others
effective communication skills
ability to seek emotional support
comfortable being alone
comfortable in close relationships
ability to self-reflect in partnerships
being easy to connect with
ability to manage conflict well
high self-esteem
ability to be emotionally available
As a result, people with secure attachment styles tend to navigate relationships well. They're generally positive, trusting, and loving to their partners.
Avoidant
Avoidant, dismissive-avoidant, or anxious-avoidant are all words for the same insecure attachment style.
In childhood, you may have had strict or emotionally distant and absent caregivers.
Your caregivers may have:
left you to fend for yourself
expected you to be independent
reprimanded you for depending on them
rejected you when expressing your needs or emotions
been slow to respond to your basic needs
As a result, these children may learn to adopt a strong sense of independence so they don't have to rely on anyone else for care or support.
You might have an anxious-avoidant attachment style if you:
persistently avoid emotional or physical intimacy
feel a strong sense of independence
are uncomfortable expressing your feelings
are dismissive of others
have a hard time trusting people
feel threatened by anyone who tries to get close to you
spend more time alone than interacting with others
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