The Foundation of Attachment. How Childhood Shapes Our Relationships

One person avoids any closeness, while for another, life without a loved one is unthinkable. After exiting anxious-avoidant relationships, science journalist Peter Lovenheim delved into John Bowlby's attachment theory to understand the reasons behind his failed romance. His life changed completely after he identified which attachment style had accompanied him from early childhood. In his book, filled with scientific research, interviews with experts, and heartfelt personal stories, he explains how understanding your attachment style can impact not only your relationships but also your well-being and career—even if uncontrollable childhood events have led you astray. In this book, you will learn how to: - change your attachment style in adulthood; - communicate with people with insecure attachment styles; - improve romantic, friendly, and professional relationships; - understand the true reasons behind your own and others' behavior.