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In reality, however, research suggests the healthiersecure attachment style is the most common.
Things go easily for them at work and in their relationships.
But to overlook secure attachment would be a disservice to us all.
What exactly is secure attachment?
Dr. Bowlby initially came up with attachment theoryto explain how a child reacts when separated from their caregiver.
psychiatrist, neuroscientist, associate professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University Department of Psychiatry, and author ofAttached, The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find and Keep Love
It all had to do with: How effective is the bond in helping the child regulate their emotions?
And how quickly do they calm down and then become interested again in the toys around them?
People with secure attachment have a larger window of tolerance, meaning their capacity for distress is greater.
Where does your attachment style come from?
More and more, people see [attachment as] less categorical and more on a spectrum.
Amir Levine, MD, neuroscientist and psychiatrist
And you may not fit squarely into one box, either.
4 key signs of a secure attachment style
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People with a secure attachment style are adept at resolving conflicts, says Dr. Lev.
How can you develop a secure attachment style as an adult?
psychiatrist, neuroscientist, associate professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University Department of Psychiatry, and author ofAttached, The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find and Keep Love
Even better news: Youve already taken the first step.
…If you dont know about this framework, then you dont really have a blueprint.
So, people who have insecure [attachment styles] can gravitate toward more insecure interactions.
A mental health professional can provide you with additional tools and strategies along the way.
You may have less drama to recount over brunch, but the benefits are worth it.
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