Shaver, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, University of California, Davis and Past President, International Association for Relationship Research 'Based on twenty-five years of research, laced with vivid and instructive examples, and enriched with interesting and well-designed exercises, the book provides deep insights and invaluable skills that will benefit every reader.'

Herman, M.D., Associate Chief of Psychiatry and Distinguished Scholar of Medical Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital and Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School 'The authors have distilled years of attachment theory research on the nature of human relationships into a practical, highly readable guide.' Janet Klosko, PhD., co-author of the bestselling 'Reinventing Your Life' Attached will help every reader understand whom they are attracted to as partners, why, and what they can do to reach fulfillment in love. This could save your customers a fortune in therapy bills.'

There is advice for avoiding unhappy pairings and for getting out of relationships that are doomed to repetitive, negative interaction. 'This is real science, not slickly packaged personal opinion.The theories are clearly explained using lots of examples. 'Anyone who has been plagued byt hat age-old question-'What is his 'deal'?'-could benefit from a crash course in attachment theory.' 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.' She now works with families and couples as a psychologist in private practice. studied at Columbia University with some of the most prominent scholars in the field of social psychology.

His clinical work together with his deep understanding of the brain from a neuroscientist's perspective contribute to his appreciation of attachment theory and its remarkable effectiveness in helping to heal patients. Amir also has a passion for working with patients and it is in this context, while working with mothers and children in a therapeutic nursery, that he first discovered the power of attachment theory. He graduated from the residency program at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University and for the past few years Amir has been conducting neuroscience research at Columbia under the mentorship of Nobel Prize Laureate Eric Kandel. is an adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist and neuroscientist. 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:ДЄnxious 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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