The Attachment Theory
Attachment theory is one of the most rigorously researched elements of relationship science. It is based on how kids related to their primary caregiver.
There are 3 main types of attachment:
Anxiously attached: These people have a fear of their partner abandoning them and constantly want to be in touch with them.
Avoidant attached: These people have a fear that they will be smothered by the relationship and constantly pull back from intimacy.
Securely attached: These people are comfortable with intimacy but also comfortable with their independence.
1.24K
6.7K reads
CURATED FROM
IDEAS CURATED BY
"Having someone wonder where you are when you don't come home at night is a very old human need." — Margart Mead
Why Dating Is Harder Now Than Ever Before. But there’s hope. Using insights from behavioural science, we can take control of our love lives.
“
The idea is part of this collection:
Learn more about loveandrelationships with this collection
How to strengthen your willpower
How to overcome temptation and distractions
The role of motivation in willpower
Related collections
Similar ideas to The Attachment Theory
Attachment Theory
Attachment theory is a psychological, evolutionary and ethological theory concerning relationships between humans. The most important tenet is that young children need to develop a relationship with at least one primary caregiver for normal social and emotional development.
What Attachment Is
Attachment is the emotional connection you formed as an infant with your primary caregiver—probably your mother.
According to attachment theory, pioneered by British psychiatrist John Bowlby and American psychologist Mary Ainsworth, the quality of the bonding you experien...
Secure Attachment Style
- People with this style are comfortable showing interest and affection.
- They are comfortable being alone and independent.
- They can correctly prioritize their relationships.
- They are able to draw clear boundaries and stick with them.
50% of the population i...
Read & Learn
20x Faster
without
deepstash
with
deepstash
with
deepstash
Personalized microlearning
—
100+ Learning Journeys
—
Access to 200,000+ ideas
—
Access to the mobile app
—
Unlimited idea saving
—
—
Unlimited history
—
—
Unlimited listening to ideas
—
—
Downloading & offline access
—
—
Supercharge your mind with one idea per day
Enter your email and spend 1 minute every day to learn something new.
I agree to receive email updates