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Unveiling the Writer

Attachment Theory
Love has always been a mystery, but in recent times, two general theories have been used to explain it. The psychoanalytic view is that it is a reflection of childhood relationships, and reruns of the past. The behavioural theory is that love is a practical exchange; a negotiation process. However, there is a new theory that is known as the attachment theory, introduced by British Psychiatrist, John Bowlby, 30 years ago; and assistance for its explanation was delivered by Psychologist, Mary Ainsworth. Attachment theory asserts that our main motivation in life is to connect with others, because that is the only security one ever gains in life. A real goal in life is to balance closeness with separation.