Attachment Style Test

The attachment test is an important tool for analyzing your attachment style in interpersonal relationships. It is well established that attachment theory serves as an indicator of how we relate to others. This methodology, based on research conducted by psychologists John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, has been adapted by T. V. Kazantseva to enhance its relevance.

Long-term studies show that relationships with significant others in childhood create a fundamental model of interaction that persists throughout life. Young people learn to assess the level of care, safety, and attention available in their environment, which subsequently influences their communication strategies and attachment styles.

The test analyzes four main attachment styles:

Secure Attachment: characterized by the ability to build healthy and stable relationships.
Anxious Attachment: marked by a need for closeness and a fear of abandonment.
Avoidant Attachment: demonstrated by a tendency to avoid emotional closeness and maintain independence.
Disorganized Attachment: characterized by inconsistent and contradictory patterns of behavior.

By taking this test, you will gain insights into how your attachment style affects your relationships. This understanding can help identify areas for personal growth and awareness of your emotional reactions, as well as foster healthier connections with others.

Please evaluate each statement by indicating your agreement or disagreement. Answer the questions honestly and openly, even if some seem overly direct. This will ensure the most accurate results and help you gain a deeper understanding of your emotions and behaviors in relationships.

Question	Agree (+)	Disagree (–)
1. If needed, I will always help my partner.
2. I talk to my partner about almost everything.
3. When I enter close relationships, I become anxious and worried.
4. I feel uncomfortable when my partner wants to reduce the distance between us too much.
5. I fear that I might be left alone.
6. My partner and I truly understand each other.
7. I want to be closer to my partner, but something within me makes me keep my distance.
8. I get thrown off if my partner doesn't spend enough time with me.
9. Reaching out to my partner doesn't always help me when I'm facing difficulties.
10. I often wish my partner's feelings for me were as strong as my feelings for them.
11. When my partner is unhappy with me, I lose respect for myself.
12. I feel upset if my partner is not there for me at the right moment.
13. I try not to show my partner what I feel deep down.
14. If I cannot get my partner's attention, I feel upset or angry.
15. As soon as relationships start to go too far, I want to pull back a bit.
16. I often worry that I might lose my partner.
17. I try to avoid excessive closeness with my partner.
18. I often want to become one with my partner, completely merging with them, which may scare them off.
19. I find it easy to feel dependent on my partner.
20. I try not to burden my partner with my problems.
21. I prefer to maintain boundaries in my relationship with my partner.
22. Sometimes I feel that I force my partner to show stronger feelings and more commitment.
23. My partner often makes me doubt myself.
24. I find it hard to be open with my partner.
25. I worry a lot about my relationships.
26. I need my partner to constantly affirm their love for me.
27. Sometimes I fear that getting to know me better will disappoint my partner and drive them away.
28. I can freely ask my partner for help, support, or advice.

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