Attachment Theory of Love
Hazan and Shaver studied how our early relationships with caregivers shape our love. We may unconsciously look for traits of our parents in our partners, which affects our attachment styles:
- 🔒 Secure: Comfortable with love and alone time
- ❣️ Anxious: Wanting closeness but scared of rejection
- 🚪 Avoidant: Keeping distance to stay safe
This theory shows how our past influences our present love choices.
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