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Attachment Pattern Activation

personality Long Term

Relationship situations that activate early attachment patterns.

Onset
gradual
Duration
persistent
Intensity
moderate
Typical States
4

Examples

Partner becomes emotionally distant

Fear of abandonment in new relationship

Difficulty with intimacy or commitment

Common Contexts

Intimate relationshipsClose friendshipsAuthority figuresDependency situations

Coping Strategies

Recognize attachment pattern at play

Communicate needs clearly

Work on attachment in therapy

Practice secure behaviors intentionally

Warning Signals

Relationship anxiety

Repetitive relationship patterns

Extreme reactions to distance/closeness