Relationship attachment styles are psychological frameworks that describe how individuals form and maintain emotional bonds with their romantic partners. There are typically three main attachment styles:

1. Secure Attachment Style: Individuals with a secure attachment style feel comfortable with intimacy and seek closeness with their partners. They have a positive view of themselves and their partners, trust easily, and have effective communication skills. They can give and receive love in a healthy, balanced manner.
2. Anxious Attachment Style: People with an anxious attachment style desire close relationships but often feel insecure and worry about their partner’s availability and love. They seek constant reassurance and validation, may be clingy or overly dependent, and fear abandonment. They may have difficulties with self-esteem and trusting others.
3. Avoidant Attachment Style: Individuals with an avoidant attachment style prioritize independence and autonomy over emotional intimacy. They may have difficulties forming deep emotional connections, tend to suppress or avoid their own emotions, and may come across as emotionally distant or aloof. They value self-reliance and may have a fear of intimacy or commitment.

It’s important to note that attachment styles can be fluid and influenced by past experiences, including early childhood relationships with caregivers. Understanding your attachment style and that of your partner can help in navigating relationship dynamics, addressing insecurities, and fostering healthier connections. It’s also possible for individuals to develop a more secure attachment style through self-awareness, therapy, and cultivating secure relationships.

Welcome to your Attachment Style Quiz. Answer these 8 questions to determine which of the three attachement styles you have and discover how they might affect your relationships and dating life.

1. 

When my partner needs space or time alone, I feel:

a) I'm understanding, knowing space can be healthy and they will come back to me.

b) Anxious and worried, fearing they might leave or lose interest and need constant messages to check in

c) Fine but I may explore my options with other people in the mean time

2. 

When my partner expresses affection or love, I often:

a) Accept it wholeheartedly and reciprocate with affection.

b) Feel a mix of joy and worry, wondering if it will last

c) Feel uneasy and skeptical, doubting their sincerity.

3. 

In relationships, I tend to seek:

a) Someone I can spend all my spare time with who makes me certain of their feelings towards me

b) A lot of attention and validation from my partner in terms of calls and messages

c) someone with goals and dreams I can support who can also support mine.

4. 

When facing relationship conflicts or disagreements, I typically:

a) Communicate openly and work together to find solutions.

c) Become emotional or defensive, fearing rejection or abandonment.

b) Worry excessively and avoid confrontation to maintain harmony

5. 

I often find myself longing for:

a) Emotional connection and a loving partnership.

b) Reassurance and validation of my partner's love for me.

c) Intense closeness and constant attention from my partner

6. 

When my partner is unavailable or distant, I tend to: .

a) Become anxious and demand their attention to feel secure

b) Trust that they still care about me and respect their need for space.

c) Overanalyze their behavior and seek reassurance from others.

7. 

I tend to view myself as:

a) Insecure or unworthy of love, doubting my partner's feelings.

b) Needy or dependent on others for my emotional well-being.

a) Worthy of love and capable of forming healthy relationships.

8. 

When entering a new relationship, I feel:

a) Excited and hopeful, I know not all relationship work out but positive about the future

b) Anxious and fearful, unsure if I can trust and be loved.

c) Overwhelmingly infatuated and eager to merge with my partner.

9. 

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