Attachment
Styles Explained

Attachment theory, developed by psychologist John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth in the 1950s, posits that our earliest relationships with caregivers form a template for how we navigate romantic intimacy as adults.

The Secure Style

Secure individuals feel comfortable with intimacy and are usually warm and loving. They don't worry excessively about their relationship status and can communicate their needs directly without playing games. In our assessment, we classify this as the Secure Architect.

The Anxious Preoccupied Style

Those with an anxious attachment style often crave deep intimacy and are highly attuned to their partner's moods. However, they fear abandonment and may require frequent reassurance. We refer to this deeply feeling archetype as the Anxious Romantic.

The Dismissive Avoidant Style

Avoidant individuals equate intimacy with a loss of independence. They often try to minimize closeness and maintain emotional distance. While they value relationships, they feel suffocated when someone gets too close. This is the Avoidant Wanderer.

The Fearful Avoidant (Disorganized) Style

This style is a chaotic mix of anxious and avoidant traits. These individuals desire intimacy but are simultaneously terrified of it, leading to a confusing "come here, go away" dynamic. In our assessment, this is the Chaotic Muse.