If you possess a secure attachment style, you are likely able to:
- Trust others with ease.
- Communicate openly and effectively.
- Manage and regulate your emotions well.
- Feel comfortable spending time alone.
- Easily form and maintain connections with others.
- Handle conflicts in a constructive and healthy manner.
- Be emotionally available to those you care about.
Five domains of Secure Attachment Style
Emotional regulation | Secure Attachment Style helps children learn to manage their emotions, crucial for handling stress and resolving conflicts |
Self-esteem and confidence | Children with Secure Attachment Style tend to have higher self-confidence and self-esteem, impacting their success in life. |
Cognitive development | It supports cognitive growth, enhancing learning and problem-solving abilities, leading to better academic performance. |
Protection against risky behaviors | Secure Attachment Style reduces the likelihood of engaging in risky behaviors, such as addiction or delinquency. |
Healthy adult relationships | It lays the foundation for stable, healthy, and long-lasting positive relationships in adulthood. |