Attachment

usgb/əˈtætʃmənt/
noun

A feeling of love or affection.

He has a deep attachment to his family and friends.
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Often appears as...

  • deep attachment
  • emotional attachment
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Emotional Connection

Refers to strong emotions tying one to people or things.

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She couldn't leave her hometown due to her attachment to it.
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Not Just Positive

Can imply dependence or difficulty letting go.

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His attachment to his old car made selling it hard.
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Psychological Term

Used in psychology to describe relationships between people.

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Attachment theory explains how we connect with others.
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