The Attachment Theory: How Childhood Affects Life -

"I want to be close, but I'm afraid you will leave me." 3. Dismissive-Avoidant Attachment

How your primary caregivers responded to your needs as a child created a template for how you handle intimacy, conflict, and trust today. 🧠 The 4 Attachment Styles 1. Secure Attachment The Attachment Theory: How Childhood Affects Life

Caregivers were inconsistent—sometimes warm, sometimes cold or distracted. "I want to be close, but I'm afraid you will leave me

You often feel insecure, require constant validation, and fear abandonment. "I want to be close

You deeply crave affection but are terrified of it, leading to rocky, dramatic relationships.

You equate intimacy with a loss of freedom and tend to pull away when things get serious.