Have I Developed A Secure Attachment Style?

Do you share your feelings with partners and friends?

Do you have trusting, lasting relationships?

Do you seek out social support?

Do you have good self-esteem?

Are you unlikely to be jealous?

Are you empathetic?

Do you know how to compromise?

Do you set and respect boundaries?

Do you keep discussions civil?

Do you prefer real commitment?

Unfortunately, based on your answers, it’s unlikely that you have developed a secure attachment style. Attachment styles are different ways of behaving and interacting in relationships. In early childhood, these attachment styles are about how children and parents interact. In adulthood, they describe patterns of attachment in romantic relationships. Attachment styles formed during early childhood can have an influence on the way we behave and interact in our adult relationships. If you have difficulties forming emotional bonds with others or If you experience other problems in your relationships, it may be useful to look for a therapist.

Based on your answers, you are displaying some signs related to a secure attachment style, although you may experience some difficulties in your relationships. Early attachment styles can predict patterns of behavior in adulthood. Parents of securely attached children are likely to play more with their children, and they react more quickly to the child’s needs than parents of insecurely attached children. As adults, these children are likely to have long-term relationships, high self-esteem, seek out social support, share their feelings with others and enjoy intimate relationships. If you have difficulties forming emotional bonds with others, it may be useful to look for a therapist.

Based on your answers, you are displaying the signs typically seen among individuals who have developed a secure attachment style. That is great news! Attachment styles formed during early childhood can have an influence on the way we behave and interact in our adult relationships. As adults, those who have developed a secure attachment tend to have long-term relationships, high self-esteem, seek out social support, share their feelings with others and enjoy intimate relationships.