Attachment Styles

adjective Describing something that relies on or is influenced by something else.

preposition Showing the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

• The success of the project is dependent on securing enough funding.
• Whether we go on the trip is dependent on the weather forecast.
• His mood is so dependent on whether his favorite team wins or loses.
• Her happiness is dependent on the approval of others.

verb To withdraw emotional investment or attachment from someone or something.

• The therapist recommended decathecting from negative thoughts to improve mental well-being.
• I need to start decathecting from my ex-boyfriend and move on.
• She's really decathecting from that toxic friend of hers.
• Decathecting from the past is like shedding a heavy burden off your shoulders.