Here are five clear lessons about closeness, distance, fear, repair and growth, the five crucial building blocks of attachment.

A new analysis of psychological data suggests that manipulative personality traits may stem from deep-seated insecurities ...

Some couples can’t get enough — or too much — of each other. Here’s why, according to the anxious–avoidant push-pull of ...

A secure attachment style develops when a child has a healthy relationship with their parents. People with this style can usually ask for help, communicate well, and cope with being alone. You can ...

Great sex doesn’t always signal a healthy relationship. New research reveals how anxiety, attachment, and desire can become ...

Attachment styles in children can be powerful indicators of how they interact with others, especially caregivers. Does a child only show interest in an adult when they are hungry? When scared or ...

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Researchers at Oregon State University have found that "cats display distinct attachment styles toward human caregivers" and share "social traits once attributed to dogs and humans" While the adage ...

The rise of therapy-speak has paved the way for attachment styles to become a mainstay in daily conversation, which isn’t a bad thing. Your attachment style is like your personal emotional ...