Hey Love Futurists, today is all about attachment.
Did you know that every relationship develops within what psychologists call an Attachment bond?
Through the lens of Attachment Theory, we explore how attachment patterns form in early childhood interactions with caregivers and family members. It’s theorized that these patterns turn into Attachment Styles and inform adult relationships.
Understanding Attachment Styles helps you make sense of your emotional needs and the way you move toward or away from connection. Attachment styles are generally understood to be on a spectrum and categorized into two primary categories:
Secure
Insecure
Insecure Attachment includes Anxious, Avoidant and Disorganized styles.
Learning about your own Attachment Style gives you insight into why connection may feel difficult, unstable, or confusing at times. It offers language and a clear path forward toward creating secure, consistent relationships. With the support of a therapist, you can transform insecure attachment-related behavioral patterns and develop habits that strengthen secure attachment.
I encourage you take a look at this Love Futurist resource: The Language of Attachment. On the journey to secure love, you’ll benefit greatly from expressing yourself with more clarity and communicating openly about your attachment experiences and needs.
Love, Lindsay