What are the four types of attachment in our relationships?

Jan 20, 2026 5 min

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The types of attachment were theorized by British psychologist John Bowlby in the 1950s. They are widely used to help us understand how we react to situations in our relationships, whether it be with romantic partners, friends or family members. Bowlby relied on research on the impact of early separations between infants and their mothers, and emphasized the importance of attachment relationships in the social and emotional development of children, as well as their long-term mental health. What exactly is an attachment style? And what about the other two types? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Why are we obsessed with presenteeism?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the snowball method of paying back debt?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is PimEyes, the powerful tool ending online anonymity?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 28/5/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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