Attachment styles can change throughout adult life
While early childhood bonds shape how we approach intimacy, these psychological patterns are not fixed and often shift during major life transitions.
The way we connect with others is often viewed as a permanent blueprint established in infancy. Developed by British psychiatrist John Bowlby in the 1950s, attachment theory suggests that the consistency of a caregiver's support determines whether a child grows up to be secure, anxious, or avoidant in their relationships. For decades, many believed these styles were set in stone by the time we reached adulthood.
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