What are the attachment styles in romantic relationships?
According to the attachment theory, adults are characterised, in their romantic relationships, by one of three styles.
These are:
- Secure lovers
People who find it easy to get close to others and are comfortable having others feel close to them
Mutual dependency in a relationship feels right
They do not fear abandonment - Fearful or avoidant lovers
Uncomfortable feeling close to another person or having that person feel close to them
It is difficult for them to trust or depend on a partner - Preocupied or
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