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Attachment Styles

Attachment styles describe patterns of emotional bonding and expectations in relationships, shaped by early experiences with caregivers. The four main styles are:

Secure: Comfortable with intimacy and autonomy; able to trust and seek support.
Anxious: Preoccupied with relationships, fear of abandonment, seeks constant reassurance.
Avoidant: Values independence, uncomfortable with closeness, may suppress emotions.
Disorganized: Mix of anxious and avoidant behaviors, often linked to trauma.

Attachment styles influence how individuals cope with breakups, communicate, and form new relationships. Securely attached people tend to recover more quickly, while anxious or avoidant individuals may experience greater distress or difficulty moving on.