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attachment style
What does attachment style mean?
The psychological pattern that shapes how you bond and react in close relationships, traced to early life.
"My anxious attachment style means I overthink every left-on-read."
Origin
From attachment theory developed by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth in mid-20th-century psychology. It became a viral dating framework on TikTok and Instagram in the early 2020s.
Frequently asked questions
What does attachment style mean?
It's your default pattern for bonding in relationships, usually described as secure, anxious, avoidant, or disorganized.
Where does attachment theory come from?
It comes from psychologists John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, who studied how early bonds shape later relationships.
What does attachment style mean on TikTok?
It's a hugely popular dating framework people use to explain why they or a partner act a certain way in love.
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