Attachment Style
A psychological pattern shaping how people relate emotionally to others, formed in early childhood.
Definition
Four styles: Secure (~56%), Anxious-Preoccupied (~20%), Dismissive-Avoidant (~25%), Fearful-Avoidant (~5%). Determined by comfort with closeness vs anxiety about abandonment. Secure attachment predicts better relationship outcomes across virtually all metrics. Styles can shift across life through self-awareness, therapy, and secure relationships.
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