What is an attachment style? It is a way of communicating with the world and involves a lot of psychological safety, flexibility and endurance. Attachment styles shows in every relationship we have including romantic love. Let’s look into them one by one!
Secure attachment; one does not feel fear of abandonment, approaches issues with rationality and acknowledgees all emotions in a kind way, does not pressurize partners, talks in a kind way, does not put one’s worth on a relationship.
Anxious attachment; one who has insecurities and is involved in many arguments with their partner that focus on the need for validation; constantly pushing oneself to improvement, judges partner for achievements, puts expectations in a relationship.
Avoidance attachment; one does not “settle down” due to fear of intimacy or responsibility, does not discuss issues, jumps from partner to partner, is involved in small talk the majority of the time, possesses fear of judgment.
Do any of these sound like you? Try these out:
- Meditation
- Journaling
- Cultivating self-compassion
- Talk to a therapist
Good news! Attachment styles are not permanent - they can be changed, so love yourself and join us for a session today!