Regina has a preoccupied (insecure) attachment style. When her partner fails to introduce her as "my girlfriend" at a party they both attend, how is Regina likely to respond?
A) "Well, that's okay-she didn't mean to hurt my feelings."
B) "She wants to keep me all to herself-that's how much she loves me!"
C) "She is ashamed of me and doesn't want anyone to know we're dating."
D) "She just momentarily forgot her manners-no big deal, it happens to us all."

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Regina's preoccupied attachment style makes her prone to assuming rejection and feeling insecure in her relationships. In this situation, her partner's failure to introduce her as "my girlfriend" may trigger Regina's belief that her partner is ashamed of her or doesn't want others to know they are dating. Option C aligns with this assumption and is therefore the most likely response for Regina. The other choices do not align with Regina's preoccupied attachment style and are less likely.

Regina Has a Preoccupied (Insecure) Attachment Style