Relationships

Attachment Style Test

Discover your attachment style and understand how it affects your relationships. Based on Bartholomew's model of four attachment types.

~3 minutes 20 questions 4 attachment types
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What you'll learn from the test

The test will reveal your attachment style based on two key dimensions.

Your attachment type

You'll find out whether you have a secure, anxious, dismissive, or fearful attachment style.

Two dimensions of attachment

You'll understand your position on the anxiety and avoidance scales – the two core dimensions of attachment.

Relationship patterns

You'll discover how your attachment style influences your romantic relationships, friendships, and family.

How the test works

1

20 questions

For each statement, you choose your level of agreement on a scale of 1–5, from "strongly disagree" to "strongly agree".

2

Instant results

Based on your answers, we immediately calculate your scores on two dimensions and determine your attachment type.

3

Detailed analysis

In the extended version, you'll get a detailed breakdown of your type, relationship patterns, and practical recommendations.

4 attachment types

Each type is defined by a combination of anxiety and avoidance.

S
Secure Comfortable with closeness and independence. Trusts self and others.
A
Anxious Craves closeness but fears rejection. Needs reassurance.
D
Dismissive Values independence, avoids emotional closeness.
F
Fearful Craves closeness but is also afraid of it.

What you get

Basic results are completely free. The extended version offers a complete analysis.

Basic

Free
  • Your attachment type
  • 2D attachment graph
  • Bipolar scales
  • Basic interpretation

Extended results

$1.29 helps fund the project
  • Everything from the basic version
  • Detailed description of your type
  • Relationship patterns (romance, friendships, family)
  • Communication style
  • Tips for building more secure attachment

What is attachment style?

Attachment style is a deep emotional bond we form with close people. The concept was first formulated by British psychiatrist John Bowlby in the 1950s. Bowlby discovered that the quality of the bond between a child and caregiver fundamentally influences emotional development and relationship patterns throughout life.

Bowlby's work was continued by American psychologist Mary Ainsworth, who identified three basic attachment types in children based on the "Strange Situation" experiment: secure, anxious, and avoidant. Her research demonstrated that childhood attachment style predicts relationship behavior in adulthood.

Our test is based on the Bartholomew and Horowitz model (1991), which expanded the original typology into four categories of adult attachment: secure, anxious (preoccupied), dismissive (dismissive-avoidant), and fearful (fearful-avoidant). This model defines attachment types based on two independent dimensions – anxiety (fear of rejection and abandonment) and avoidance (discomfort with closeness and dependence).

Frequently asked questions

What is attachment style?

Attachment style is a deep emotional bond we form with close people. It develops in early childhood based on interactions with caregivers and influences our relationships throughout life. There are four basic types: secure, anxious, dismissive, and fearful.

Can attachment style be changed?

Yes. Attachment style is not fixed. Through self-awareness, therapy, and positive relationship experiences, it is possible to gradually move toward a more secure attachment style. Research shows that so-called "earned security" is achievable at any age.

Is the test scientifically based?

Yes. The test is based on the Bartholomew and Horowitz model (1991), which is one of the most widely used attachment models in psychological research. It measures two key dimensions – anxiety and avoidance – whose combination determines the attachment type.

How long does the test take?

The test contains 20 questions and most people complete it in approximately 3 minutes. For each question, you choose your level of agreement on a scale from "strongly disagree" to "strongly agree".

Are my results confidential?

Yes. Your results are completely confidential. They are not shared with third parties and are for your personal self-discovery only.

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