Pat trusts her husband and relies on him for support and love. She is comfortable with the intimacy and closeness of their relationship and finds their marriage (indeed, she finds all of her close relationships) to be highly rewarding and positive. Which one of the following would best characterize Pat's adult attachment style?
A) Secure
B) Preoccupied
C) Dismissing-avoidant
D) Fearful-avoidant

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Pat's trust in and reliance on her husband, as well as her comfort with intimacy and closeness, are all traits of a secure attachment style. This attachment style is marked by positive views of relationships, a sense of security and comfort in close connections, and a willingness to rely on others for support and validation.

Pat Trusts Her Husband and Relies on Him for Support