Which of the following does NOT typify a securely attached adult?
A) wanting to merge completely with his or her partner
B) feeling comfortable depending on others
C) feeling comfortable with having others depend on him or her
D) accepting and supporting his or her partner

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Wanting to merge completely with a partner would be more indicative of an insecurely attached adult who fears abandonment and seeks excessive closeness as a way of preventing it. A securely attached adult is comfortable with intimacy and dependency but also values independence and maintains a sense of self in the relationship. Choices B, C, and D are all indicative of secure attachment.

Which of the Following Does NOT Typify a Securely Attached