From that relationship with a primary caregiver during infancy develops what is called an attachment style.

There are four attachment styles; three insecure and one secure. These former category includes anxious, avoidant and disorganized.

Those with this attachment style constantly fear abandonment and seek security in others. This can be a result of inconsistent care from a caregiver and never feeling safe as a child.

People with an anxious attachment style are often seen as clingy in relationships. Their fear of abandonment can cause them to not trust their partner and need more validation/reassurance. 

Those with an avoidant attachment style want to be emotionally and physically independent. This is often a result from only their basic needs being met by their caregiver but not their emotional needs as a child.

It can be hard to form a deep, long-lasting bond with those with an avoidant attachment style as they tend to always keep a guard up and struggle to handle their partner’s emotions.

Disorganized attachment style is the least common and most complex attachment style. Those with it display a mix of anxious and avoidant traits.

Those with the disorganized attachment style tend to be the most irrational in relationships as they seek a deep bond but they have issues trusting others.

Those with a secure attachment style better trust the people in their lives and their emotions. This can be a result from having an attentive caregiver to all of a child’s physical and emotional needs.

People with a secure attachment style are more likely to pursue and maintain healthy relationships as they are more emotionally mature, trusting and self-confident.

Everyone will not completely align with just one attachment style, but knowing yours can help you uncover what you may need to work on in your relationships.