It's a valuable tool whether you are just entering a relationship with a new partner or-as in my case-even after you've been married 21 years, and had thought you knew everything about your spouse.' 'Amir Levine and Rachel Heller have written a very smart book: It is clear, easy to read and insightful. 'A practical, enjoyable guide to forming rewarding romantic relationships.' 'Chock-full of tips, questionnaires, and case studies, this is a solidly researched and intriguing approach to the perennial trials of looking for love in all the right places and improving existing relationships.' John Gray, PhD., bestselling author of 'Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus' 'A groundbreaking book that redefines what it means to be in a relationship.' In this book Levine and Heller guide readers in determining what attachment style they and their mate (or potential mate) follow, offering a road map for building stronger, more fulfilling connections with the people they love. Secure people feel comfortable with intimacy and are usually warm and loving. Pioneered by psychologist John Bowlby in the 1950s, the field of attachment posits that each of us behaves in relationships in one of three distinct ways:Īnxious people are often preoccupied with their relationships and tend to worry about their partner's ability to love them back Avoidant people equate intimacy with a loss of independence and constantly try to minimize closeness. Amir Levine and Rachel Heller, the answer is a resounding 'yes.'In 'Attached,' Levine and Heller reveal how an understanding of adult attachment-the most advanced relationship science in existence today-can help us find and sustain love.

We rely on science to tell us everything from what to eat to when and how long to exercise, but what about relationships? Is there a scientific explanation for why some people seem to navigate relationships effortlessly, while others struggle? According to psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr.

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