Science of Relationships had an interesting blog post a couple weeks ago about attachment theory. The author notes that attachment style can and does change over time; it can change naturally in response to growth and maturation, based on changes in the environment (e.g., supportive vs. chaotic), and due to the formation of relationships. Something to add is that research has also suggested that psychotherapy has a direct impact on attachment style.

Be sure to read the post on the Science of Relationships site:

Sometimes it’s easy to spot insecure people. They could be highly jealous, petty, paranoid, or emotionally distant. They could resist being touched or comforted when they’re upset, or they could go from being happy to furious at the drop of a hat, leaving their partners scratching their heads.

Fortunately, there’s an explanation for these behaviors, and it lies in “attachment theory.”

Read the rest of the post at the original site, and be sure to visit Science of Relationships!