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Amir Levine, M. D.

Known for: Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love

Books by Amir Levine, Rachel Heller

Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love

Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love

psychology·10 min read

Attached introduces readers to the science of adult attachment theory, explaining how understanding one’s attachment style—secure, anxious, or avoidant—can transform romantic relationships. Drawing on decades of psychological research, the authors provide practical tools to identify patterns of behavior, improve communication, and build stronger emotional bonds.

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The Origins of Adult Attachment Theory

To understand adult attachment, we must begin with the work of John Bowlby, the British psychiatrist who first articulated attachment theory in the mid-20th century. Bowlby observed that infants are biologically programmed to seek closeness with caregivers as a means of survival. The consistency, wa...

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The Three Attachment Styles: Secure, Anxious, and Avoidant

Through our research, we came to define three primary adult attachment styles that govern how people behave in relationships. The secure style describes individuals who are comfortable with intimacy and autonomy. They communicate clearly, trust easily, and handle conflict without losing emotional ba...

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About Amir Levine, Rachel Heller

Amir Levine, M.D., is a psychiatrist and neuroscientist at Columbia University. Rachel S. F. Heller, M.A., is a social psychologist and relationship coach. Together, they combine scientific insight and practical experience to help readers understand the dynamics of love and attachment.

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