Love and Attachment

Trust is not a component of love according to Sternberg's triangular theory. The three components of love in this theory are passion, intimacy, and commitment.

Avoidant attachment is characterized by a fear of intimacy and a desire for independence. Individuals with this attachment style may have difficulty forming close relationships and may push others away.

Bonding is the term for the intense emotional bond that forms between a mother and her infant during the first few months of life. This bond is essential for the infant's healthy development and helps to establish a secure attachment relationship.

Anxious-ambivalent attachment is characterized by a preoccupation with the relationship and a fear of abandonment. Individuals with this attachment style may be clingy and demanding and may have difficulty trusting others.

Disorganized attachment is characterized by a lack of emotional connection and a difficulty forming close relationships. Individuals with this attachment style may have experienced trauma or neglect in childhood and may have difficulty trusting others.

Secure attachment is characterized by a healthy balance between independence and intimacy. Individuals with this attachment style are able to form close relationships while maintaining a sense of self and independence.

Anxious-ambivalent attachment is characterized by a desire for closeness and a fear of rejection. Individuals with this attachment style may be clingy and demanding and may have difficulty trusting others.

Disorganized attachment is characterized by a lack of emotional regulation and a difficulty coping with stress. Individuals with this attachment style may have experienced trauma or neglect in childhood and may have difficulty trusting others.

Secure attachment is characterized by a healthy balance between independence and intimacy. Individuals with this attachment style are able to form close relationships while maintaining a sense of self and independence.