What is Attachment Style?
Attachment style is the way we interact, relate and form bonds with other people throughout our life. It is based on our early experiences with parents and other family members. Attachment style will often determine our behavior and emotions in a relationship. An attachment style is not necessarily set in stone, it can change and be developed throughout life.

Types of Attachment Styles
There are three main types of attachment styles. These are secure, anxious and avoidant attachment styles.

Secure Attachment Style
People who have a secure attachment style are confident and trusting in their relationships. They are comfortable with expressing and receiving intimacy and do not feel a need to control the relationship or their partner. They can express their emotions openly and honestly and tend to be open to change and new experiences.

Anxious Attachment Style
People with an anxious attachment style are often preoccupied with their relationships and may be overly jealous or possessive. They may also be overly dependent on their partners and may lack a sense of identity outside of the relationship. They may have difficulty trusting others and tend to be clingy and controlling in their relationships.

Avoidant Attachment Style
People with an avoidant attachment style are often wary of close relationships and may have a hard time trusting others. They may seek out relationships, but may be hesitant to become too close for fear of rejection. They may also withdraw from relationships if they feel too dependent or vulnerable.

How is Attachment Style Formed?
Attachment style is formed from our early experiences in childhood. Typically, children who have positive, secure relationships with their caregivers tend to have secure attachment styles as adults. Conversely, children who have inconsistent, unpredictable or overbearing caregivers tend to have anxious or avoidant attachment styles as adults. It is important to note that these attachment styles can change over time. Through healing, self-reflection and therapy, it is possible to achieve a secure attachment style.

Conclusion
Attachment style is an important aspect of our relationships, as it can influence the way we interact with others and respond to emotional situations. While our attachment style may often originate from our early experiences, it is possible to change our attachment style through self-reflection, healing and therapy. Parental care, support, and security are important ingredients in helping a child to develop a secure attachment style.