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Bowlby’s attachment theory<\/span><\/a>  says that we are wired to develop attachments with our primary caretakers early in life. When our parents meet our needs by responding to us when we are distressed, we develop a secure attachment, and we learn that we can count on the people around us. <\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, if our needs are not consistently met, such as in the case of having an abusive, neglectful, or otherwise absent parent, we may develop a preoccupied attachment style. Here, learn about preoccupied attachment style in adults, including what causes it, and what the signs of preoccupied attachment style are. <\/span><\/p>\n

Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> How Attachment Styles Affect Relationships<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n
<\/span>What is a preoccupied attachment style?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
Sometimes called the anxious preoccupied attachment style, the preoccupied attachment style occurs when a person has not developed healthy attachments during childhood. Watch this video to understand how your childhood affects your attachment and love relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n