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The Enneagram and Attachment Styles: How Your Type Impacts Your Relationships

  The Enneagram and attachment theory are two powerful frameworks for understanding ourselves and our relationships. Here's how they can be used together to explore how your Enneagram type interacts with your attachment style, impacting the way you connect with others: Attachment Theory: Attachment theory describes three main attachment styles formed in early childhood: Secure Attachment:  Individuals with secure attachment feel comfortable with intimacy and independence. They trust others and are confident in their relationships. Anxious Attachment:  People with anxious attachment styles crave closeness and reassurance. They may worry about abandonment and be overly dependent on their partner. Avoidant Attachment:   Individuals with avoidant attachment styles are uncomfortable with intimacy. They may prioritize independence and struggle to express their emotions openly. The Enneagram and Attachment: While not a perfect correlation, certain Enneagram types tend to lean towards sp