The Relationship Between Attachment and Intimacy

Abstract

Attachment type and intimacy have an inseparable influence. The purpose of this paper is to explore the influence of attachment type on intimacy and the factors affecting the relationship between them. By reviewing the relevant literature in the past, this paper found that individuals with secure attachment can often obtain a high index of intimacy, while individuals with anxious attachment and avoidant attachment are difficult to obtain a high-quality intimacy. In addition, self-esteem, interpersonal self-efficacy and sacrifice motivation may play an important mediating or regulating role in the relationship between the two. For example, individuals with high self-esteem are more willing to pay in intimate relationships, which can build a more stable intimate relationship. This paper provides theoretical support for the study of the relationship between attachment types and intimacy. Future research should expand the age range, or explore the connection between attachment types and intimacy with a unified framework. In addition, it is also important to explore how different cultural backgrounds affect the early formation of attachment patterns in young children in order to distinguish the relationship between attachment types and intimate relationships under different cultural and educational backgrounds.