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8 Signs of Anxious Attachment in Adults

Anxious attachment style starts in childhood, but it can affect your relationships for years to come.

Sophia KellerKaren Hovav, MD, FAAP
Written by Sophia Keller | Reviewed by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP
Updated on May 13, 2025
Reviewed by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP | May 13, 2025

Adults with an anxious attachment style tend to be afraid of rejection and abandonment, and they may be overly clingy and need a lot of reassurance. This can really affect their relationships and their mental health.

In this video, learn common signs of anxious attachment style in adults. You can read more about attachment styles here.

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Sophia Keller
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Sophia Keller was an editorial intern on the GoodRx Health team. She has a bachelor’s degree in justice studies from Arizona State University.
Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.

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