Milton has always been "in love with the idea of being in love," yet his romances have been threatened by his feelings of jealousy.His current girlfriend,Emilia,often assures him that she'll love him forever,but he's not so sure about that.What term would Hazan and Shaver use to describe Milton's relationship style

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Hazan and Shaver's attachment theory identifies three attachment styles - avoidant, secure, and anxious-ambivalent. Milton's love for the idea of being in love and his feelings of jealousy indicate an anxious-ambivalent attachment style, which is characterized by a preoccupation with relationships and fear of abandonment, accompanied by feelings of insecurity and jealousy. Option A, avoidant, is not relevant here as it is characterized by avoidance of emotional intimacy, while Milton seems to be seeking it. Option B, secure, is also not relevant as it is characterized by a trusting, stable, and mutually supportive relationship, which does not seem to be the case here. Option D, perfectly normal, is not a term used by Hazan and Shaver's attachment theory to describe attachment styles.

Milton Has Always Been "In Love with the Idea of Being