Attachment theory

Interesting. I'm in the 'secure' quadrant. I've come a long way.

Thanks, I just did the longer version. I was secure attachment in all relationships to some degree, except mother (dismissive avoidant). That figures, my mum hasn't always been emotionally available to me due to MH issues so I may well have developed a protective mode there.

The surprising one was friend (they isolate it to closest friend) came out as secure as sibling, which I wasn't expecting.

Sorry I'm late to the party here-- but I too have been reading about attachment disorders recently. I read the book "Avoidant: How to love (or leave) a Dismissive Partner" by Jeb Kinnison. I found the title misleading. The book was more of a general introduction with applications to the various attachment styles. I did find it great otherwise, though. It was interesting especially to hear about the pairings of the various attachment styles.

I am an anxious-avoidant (or fearful-avoidant) with much of my tendency being towards general avoidance. My partner is a dismissive-avoidant. You won't be surprised to find out that we do not communicate and that we live mostly like roommates. Not an ideal romantic relationship, but both parties are at fault. The weird part is that my attachment appears to be changing, as I was comfortable having distractions instead of passion for years and now I am absolutely not. This type of change is impossible to convey and heartbreaking at the same time.