The Attachment Styles
Secure
- Can trust fairly easily
- Is attuned to emotions
- Can communicate upsets directly
- Leads with cooperative and flexible behavior in relationships
Anxious
- Has a sensitive nervous system
- Struggles communicating needs directly
- Tends to “act out” when triggered (i.e. makes partner jealous)
Avoidant – Dismissive
- Downplays importance of relationships
- Is usually extremely self-reliant
- Can become more vulnerable when there is a big crisis
Avoidant – Fearful
- More dependent in relationships than avoidant dismissive
- Strongly fears rejection
- Has low self-esteem
- Has high anxiety in relationships
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