Attachment refers to the deep emotional bond we form with significant others — usually beginning in early childhood with our caregivers. Through these early relationships, we learn what safety, love, and connection feel like. The quality of these attachments shapes how we relate to ourselves and others later in life — how we trust, seek closeness, or protect ourselves from hurt. When attachment is secure, we feel grounded and able to depend on others while maintaining our independence. When it’s insecure, we may struggle with fear of abandonment, emotional distance, or conflict in relationships. In therapy, understanding and healing our attachment patterns helps us rebuild a sense of safety, self-worth, and emotional balance.

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