What are the different attachment styles?

The four main attachment styles are secure, anxious, avoidant and disorganized attachment, however there are also subtypes. 

A securely attached person feels comfortable with vulnerability and emotional intimacy within relationships. They recognize the value of interpersonal relationships and are open with sharing their needs within a relationship as well as responding to their partners needs.

An anxious person may not struggle with day to day anxiety but often has strong feelings of anxiety and preoccupation within their relationships. Their anxiety is easily triggered when they perceive a change within the relationship or feel that their partner is pulling away.

An avoidant person values independence and autonomy often at the expense of their relationships. While some avoidance may willingly enter relationships, they often are triggered when things intensify in a relationship or feel that their freedom is being infringed upon.

A disorganized person struggles with both feelings of anxiety and avoidance within their relationships and are triggered by closeness or withdrawal from their partner. While they crave emotional intimacy they also fear it and will oscillate between these anxious and avoidant responses.