01 · Side by side

Side by side

Comparison sheet
AspectDisorganizedSecure
StrategyNone coherentOne that works
On reunionApproach and freezeApproach and settle
Caregiver isFear and remedyRemedy
StatusA classificationA classification
02 · Which one you meant

Which one did you mean?

In shortReaders who land here meaning Disorganized Attachment rather than Secure are usually searching for phrases like “wanting closeness and fearing it at once”, “what is disorganized attachment”, “fearful avoidant attachment explained”.

Disorganized Attachment

  • “wanting closeness and fearing it at once”
  • “what is disorganized attachment”
  • “fearful avoidant attachment explained”
  • “approach and avoid the same person”
03 · Read either one

Read either one in full