Childhood Trauma in Adults: How to Recognize and Heal From It

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Experiencing trauma in childhood can impact the way that you form attachments in romantic relationships.

One study3 asked 911 students (492 female and 419 male) about their experiences with trauma as children.

The students that were surveyed that experienced physical, emotional, or sexual abuse were more likely to exhibit attachment styles that were fearful, preoccupied, and dismissive. It also found that students that did not experience childhood trauma were much more likely to have secure attachment styles into adulthood.