Attached

Is there a science to love? In the revelatory book Attached, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Amir Levine and psychologist Rachel S. F. Heller delve into the world of attachment theory, offering illuminating insights and practical advice on navigating relationships.

Pioneered by psychologist John Bowlby in the 1950s, attachment theory posits that our behavioural patterns in relationships stem from one of three primary attachment styles: Anxious, Avoidant, and Secure. Anxious individuals often experience preoccupations about their relationships and tend to worry about their partners' feelings towards them. Avoidant individuals associate intimacy with a loss of independence and often strive to maintain a distance in their relationships. In contrast, Secure individuals feel comfortable with intimacy and display warm and loving behaviours towards their partners.

Levine and Heller's fascinating exploration into these attachment styles is not only insightful but also highly practical. The book is filled with psychological insights, engaging quizzes, and real-life case studies, making it an essential guide to understand your own attachment style as well as that of others. This understanding enables you to find more compatible partners and cultivate healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

Through Attached, the authors provide a scientific framework that helps to decode the complexities of our emotional bonds. Whether you are single, in a relationship, or simply curious about the intricacies of human connections, this book serves as a roadmap for building stronger, more enduring love.