Why attachment theory is everywhere right now and how it can help you

Attachment theory, developed by psychologist John Bowlby in the 1950s, describes how early relationships between infants and caregivers shape emotional patterns in later relationships. The theory identifies four attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized, each characterized by different responses to closeness and separation. Mental health professionals and relationship counselors use attachment theory as a framework to understand relationship dynamics and interpersonal conflict. The theory has been applied in psychology research, couples therapy, and self-help literature.

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