Attachment theory —the idea that we develop attachment styles in our early years that then later inform our relationships—was ...

The honeymoon phase doesn’t tell you everything. Learn how your attachment style shapes your relationships and what to do if you want love that lasts.

For decades, psychologists have understood four attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized. But in 2025, relationship dynamics are more complex, driven by online intimacy, single ...

I am the oldest child. Like many, I grew up under the expectation that I should be mature, my sister's caretaker. I was classically anxious, organized, and bossy. My belief was that my little sister, ...

Who thought that relationships could be this complex?! 1. Secure Attachment With secure attachment, adults with this attachment style are more satisfied in their relationships. When you’re a child, if ...

Fearful attachment involves negative views of both the self and others. Those with this style typically crave connection while at the same time fearing it, leading to push-pull dynamics in ...