An adult with Anxious-Resistant attachment is most likely to experience which pattern in relationships?

• A. Fear of abandonment and need for closeness
• B. Consistent closeness without fear
• C. Avoidance of closeness
• D. Fast decision-making in relationships

Answer: (A)

Anxious-resistant attachment in adulthood shows a strong drive for closeness paired with a real fear of being abandoned. People with this style tend to worry about their partner’s commitment, seek frequent reassurance, and may become clingy or overly reactive to perceived signs of rejection. That mix—desiring intimacy but fearing loss—best describes a pattern of needing closeness while constantly monitoring for abandonment. The other patterns don’t fit: secure attachment involves comfortable closeness and security; avoidant attachment involves pulling away and avoiding closeness; fast, impulsive relationship decisions aren’t a defining feature of this attachment style.