Relationship Attachment Styles Explained in Simple Words

Attachment theory was developed by John Bowlby to explain emotional bonding patterns.

Secure attachment reflects comfort with intimacy and healthy emotional independence

Anxious attachment involves fear of abandonment and constant need for reassurance.

Avoidant attachment shows emotional distance and discomfort with deep vulnerability.

Disorganized attachment combines anxiety and avoidance, often linked to childhood trauma.

Adult attachment patterns can shift through therapy, awareness, and consistent relationships.