Attachment Style Test

SECURE ATTACHMENT STYLE

Your answer suggests you have a secure attachment style. You tend to build relationships based on trust. You have high self-esteem and enjoy intimate relationships. You seek out social support and are comfortable to share feelings with other people. You are empathetic and able to set appropriate boundaries. You are able to communicate your emotions without reservations. You are sensitive, warm and caring. You are also comfortable in long term intimate relationships. You understand your self worth and are not afraid to share your feelings, hopes or dreams with your partner.

DISMISSIVE ATTACHMENT STYLE

Your answer suggests that you have a dismissive attachment style. Whether it involves emotional expression or developing a deep intimate bond, you tend to get uneasy when a relationship starts to develop. You are also not entirely comfortable relying on your partner when necessary. You also don’t like having him/her dependent upon you in times of need. You have strict boundaries and are usually emotionally distant. You dislike opening up to your partners or friends. Your childhood fear of being abandoned triggers your emotions. Hence, you tend to push your partner away and later try to win them back. You may also have a few close friendships due to your fear of losing them.

ANXIOUS/PREOCCUPIED ATTACHMENT STYLE

Your answer suggests you have an anxious/preoccupied attachment style. You may feel compelled to demand assurance and validation that you are special to your partner in an attempt to ease your anxiety. You may experience feelings of emotional hunger toward your partner. You are extremely sensitive to subtle changes in the relationship dynamics, behaviors and patterns. You have an intense desire to seek emotional intimacy and get upset when those desires are not met. You also tend to seek constant validation from your partner. In case these needs are unmet, you tend to immediately doubt the longevity of the relationship.

FEARFUL AVOIDANT/DISORGANIZED ATTACHMENT

Your answer suggests you have a disorganized attachment style. You tend to distrust other people and their intentions. You also have an extreme fear of rejection. You have an intense desire for intimate connections. However, you also put up walls to protect yourself from getting hurt. You have low self worth and lack self esteem. You also have poor coping skills and behave irrationally. You experience difficulty in dealing with life challenges and relationship issues.