There are four types of attachment styles, which are secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized. Each of these styles has its own typical traits and characteristics, and a person may not necessarily fit into a single category entirely, as attachment is a spectrum. However, understanding the traits of each attachment type can help individuals identify unhealthy behaviors and understand what they might need to work on to improve their relationships. Here is a brief overview of each attachment style:

• Secure Attachment: This signifies a warm and loving bond between parent and child, and the child feels loved and cared for. Children with secure attachment styles are active and demonstrate confidence in their interactions with others. Signs of a secure attachment style include the ability to regulate emotions, easily trusting others, effective communication skills, ability to seek emotional support, comfortable being alone, comfortable in close relationships, ability to self-reflect in partnerships, being easy to connect with, ability to manage conflict well, high self-esteem, and ability to be emotionally available.

• Anxious Attachment: People with this attachment style constantly seek approval from their caregivers and continuously observe their surroundings for fear of being abandoned. They tend to carry what they have learned into adulthood and very often feel unloved by their partners while finding it difficult to express love and connection themselves. They are usually emotionally dependent in adulthood.

• Avoidant Attachment: People with this attachment style tend to avoid emotional closeness and intimacy with others. They may have difficulty trusting others and may feel uncomfortable with emotional expression. They may also have a tendency to withdraw from relationships when they feel overwhelmed or stressed.

• Disorganized Attachment: This attachment style is characterized by a lack of a consistent pattern of behavior towards a caregiver. People with this attachment style may have experienced trauma or abuse in childhood, which can lead to difficulties with emotional regulation and relationships in adulthood.

It is important to note that attachment styles can change over time, and people with insecure attachment styles might need further help if they want to develop a more secure attachment type.