John Bowlby’s attachment theory suggests that humans are born with a need to form a close emotional bond. For gay men, social stressors, such as discrimination and rejection, can negatively impact their attachment system and result in unhealthy romantic attachments.In this episode, we take a look at the four distinct attachment styles and their respective characteristics so we can better understand our own attachment patterns.Additional Resources:Attachment TheoryRomantic Love Conceptualized as an Attachment ProcessLove and Work: An Attachment-Theoretical PerspectiveThe Different Types of Attachment StylesThe Integrated Attachment and Sexual Minority Stress Model: Understanding the Role of Adult Attachment in the Health and Well-being of Sexual Minority MenGay Males’ Intimate Relationship Quality: The Roles of Attachment Security, Gay Identity, Social Support, and IncomeShame, Internalized Homophobia, Identity Formation, Attachment Style, and the Connection to Relationship Status in Gay MenAttachment and Relationship Satisfaction Among Gay Men: The Mediating Role of Well-BeingVolitional Change in Adult Attachment: Can People Who Want to Become Less Anxious and Avoidant Move Closer Towards Realizing those Goals?How to Cope with an Insecure Attachment TypeWhat's Your Attachment Style? Take This Quiz to Find OutSupport the show