Attachment styles
The four attachment styles.
Attachment theory describes four patterns of relating to others. Your style shapes how you handle closeness, conflict, and trust. Tap a style to read the full guide.
Secure Attachment
Secure attachment reflects comfort with intimacy and independence. You trust others, communicate needs directly, and recover from conflict without spiraling into anxiety or withdrawal.
Anxious Attachment
Anxious attachment reflects a deep need for closeness and reassurance. You are highly attuned to relationship signals, fear abandonment, and may struggle with self-worth when a partner seems distant.
Avoidant Attachment
Avoidant attachment reflects a strong preference for independence and self-reliance. You value autonomy, may feel uncomfortable with emotional closeness, and tend to withdraw when relationships feel too intense.
Disorganized Attachment
Disorganized attachment reflects a push-pull pattern — you crave closeness but fear it at the same time. Relationships feel both essential and threatening, creating unpredictable emotional responses.