3.9.3 Relationships with Romantic Partners

• How are early attachment styles categorized?

  As secure, insecure-avoidant, and insecure-anxious
• What attachment style is likely to develop from consistent and supportive caregiving?

  Secure attachment style
• What can inconsistent or unresponsive care lead to in terms of attachment styles?

  Insecure-avoidant or insecure-anxious styles
• How do early experiences with caregivers affect secure attachment?

  They foster a sense of security in individuals
• What is a key feature of relationships for securely attached individuals?

  Stability based on trust and reliability
• What role do responsive caregivers play in secure attachment?

  They consistently meet the child's needs
• How does a caregiver's responsiveness affect a baby's attachment style?

  Quick responses lead to secure attachment
• What is the outcome of having responsive caregivers during infancy?

  Fostering a sense of security
• How does secure attachment influence romantic relationships?

  It shapes how people form relationships later
• What type of communication do securely attached individuals have?

  Open communication expressing needs
• What are early attachment styles?

  Ways people form emotional bonds with caregivers
• What are the implications of attachment styles formed in infancy for later relationships?

  • Secure attachment leads to healthier relationships
  • Insecure-avoidant may result in emotional distance
  • Insecure-anxious can cause dependency issues
• How might someone with insecure-anxious attachment behave in a relationship?

  They may frequently ask if their partner still loves them
• What impact does insecure-anxious attachment have on romantic relationships?

  • Creates a need for constant reassurance
  • Leads to fear of abandonment
  • Causes stress over minor relationship issues
  • Results in high emotional dependence on partners
• What are the three main types of early attachment styles?

  • Secure
  • Insecure-avoidant
  • Insecure-anxious
• What leads to the development of insecure-avoidant attachment styles?

  Early experiences with less responsive caregivers
• What is insecure-avoidant attachment?

  Attachment when caregivers don't meet needs
• What impact do early attachment styles have on later relationships?

  They shape expectations and behaviors in romantic relationships
• How does insecure-avoidant attachment affect emotional intimacy in relationships?

  It causes discomfort with emotional intimacy
• How do positive social experiences affect attachment styles?

  They foster trust and empathy
• What cultural context can influence relationship norms?

  British dating culture
• If someone had a secure caregiver, what might they expect from romantic partners?

  Trust and support from romantic partners
• Why is romantic relationship history important?

  It shapes expectations and behaviors
• What does high emotional dependence mean in the context of insecure-anxious attachment?

  Relying heavily on their partner for emotional support
• What are the characteristics of securely attached individuals in relationships?

  • Build strong emotional support
  • Experience greater relationship satisfaction
  • Have open communication
  • Enjoy stable relationships based on trust
• What impact do negative social experiences have on attachment styles?

  They reinforce insecurities
• How do individuals with insecure-avoidant attachment typically appear in relationships?

  They seem distant or uninterested in bonds
• What factor plays a significant role in influencing early attachment styles?

  Social experiences
• How does insecure-anxious attachment begin in children?

  When caregivers don't consistently support them
• What is secure attachment?

  Feeling safe and trusting a caregiver
• How does insecure-avoidant attachment influence romantic relationship dynamics?

  It leads to an independent but distant approach
• What are the key features of insecure-anxious attachment in romantic relationships?

  • Constant need for reassurance
  • Fear of abandonment
  • Sensitivity to relationship issues
  • High emotional dependence
• What do people with insecure-avoidant attachment prefer regarding their feelings?

  They prefer keeping their feelings private
• How might someone with anxious attachment learn to trust more?

  Through a supportive relationship and reflective therapy
• What are the characteristics of insecure-avoidant attachment in romantic relationships?

  • Avoidance of closeness
  • Emotional detachment
  • Value independence
  • Difficulties with vulnerability
• What challenges do individuals with insecure-avoidant attachment face regarding vulnerability?

  They find sharing personal feelings challenging
• What do people with insecure-avoidant attachment prioritize in their relationships?

  They prioritize their freedom and independence
• What are internal working models?

  Mental templates from early caregiver relationships
• What is a common fear associated with insecure-anxious attachment?

  Fear of abandonment by their partner
• How does British dating culture prioritize relationships?

  It may prioritize independence or direct communication