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Attachment styles determine how emotionally and physically close a person is to other people, especially caregivers. Secure attachment in infancy and childhood leads to more emotional intelligence in adulthood. Read more about attachment below.

What Are Attachment Styles & How Do They Influence Adult Behavior

What Are Attachment Styles & How Do They Influence Adult Behavior?

Attachment styles are the scripts our brains form to stay safe and emotionally stable in close relationships. Attachment styles determine how emotionally and physically close a person is to other people, especially caregivers. Secure attachment in infancy and childhood leads to more emotional intelligence in adulthood.

by: Michael Kinsey, PhD
What Is Emotional Attachment & When Does It Become Unhealthy

What Is Emotional Attachment & When Does It Become Unhealthy?

The goal of healthy emotional attachment is finding a balance between getting your emotional needs met by yourself and by others.

by: Sasha Jackson, LCSW

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