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Attachment
Attachment Style
The recurring pattern of how a person seeks and tolerates closeness in intimate relationships.
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Originating in Bowlby and Ainsworth's research on infant-caregiver bonds, attachment theory has been extended to adult romantic relationships, typically describing four styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, and fearful-avoidant.
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