Attachment Style Classification

Instructions:  To classify your attachment style, please... 

1. Read each item carefully and provide an honest response to each statement.
2. Do not skip any questions.
3. If the survey does not calculate your attachment style - it means you skipped a question - go back and check your answers again.
4. Your responses should reflect how you generally feel in romantic relationships.  

Now, please evaluate the extent to which you agree with each statement using the rating scale provided...

I prefer not to show a partner how I feel deep down.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I worry about being abandoned.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I am very comfortable being close to romantic partner.

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I worry a lot about my relationships.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

Just when my partner starts to get close to me I find myself pulling away.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I worry that romantic partners won’t care about me as much as I care about them.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I get uncomfortable when a romantic partner wants to be very close.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I worry a fair amount about losing my partner.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I don’t feel comfortable opening up to romantic partners

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I often wish that my partner’s feelings for me were as strong as my feelings for him/her.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I want to get close to my partner, but I keep pulling back.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I often want to merge completely with romantic partners, and this sometimes scares them away.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I am nervous when partners get too close to me.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I worry about being alone.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I feel comfortable sharing my private thoughts and feelings with my partner.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

My desire to be very close sometimes scares people away.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I try to avoid getting too close to my partner.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I need a lot of reassurance that I am loved by my partner.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I find it relatively easy to get close to my partner.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

Sometimes I feel that I force my partners to show more feeling, more commitment.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I find it difficult to allow myself to depend on romantic partners.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I do NOT often worry about being abandoned.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I prefer NOT to be too close to romantic partners.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

If I can’t get my partner to show interest in me, I get upset or angry.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I tell my partner just about everything.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I find that my partner(s) don’t want to get as close as I would like.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I usually discuss my problems and concerns with my partner.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

When I'm NOT involved in a relationship, I feel somewhat anxious and insecure.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I feel comfortable depending on romantic partners.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I get frustrated when my partner is not around as much as I would like.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I don't mind asking romantic partners for comfort, advice, or help.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I get frustrated if romantic partners are not available when I need them.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

It helps to turn to my romantic partner in times of need.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

When romantic partners disapprove of me, I feel really bad about myself.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I turn to my partner for many things, including comfort and reassurance.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

I resent it when my partner spends time away from me.

Disagree                                                     Agree      Strongly       1          2          3          4          5          6          7      Strongly

   

Reference:  Brennan, K. A., Clark, C. L., & Shaver, P. R.  (1998).  Self-report measures of adult attachment:  An integrative overview.  In J. A. Simpson and W. S. Rholes (Eds.), Attachment theory and close relationship (pp. 46-76).  New York:  Guilford Press.