Attachment Quote by Anthony Storr
““The capacity to form attachments on equal terms is considered evidence of emotional maturity. It is the absence of this capacity which is pathological. Whether there may be other criteria of emotional maturity, like the capacity to be alone, is seldom taken into account.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Psychology of the Self, 1974
Emotional maturity includes forming equal attachments; lacking this is unhealthy, yet solitude capacity is often ignored.
In simple terms: Maturity means balanced relationships and healthy solitude.
Key Takeaway
Value both connection and alone time.
Themes
emotional health
relationships
solitude
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- personal growth
- friendship
- loneliness
Key Concepts
psychology
attachment theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What does healthy solitude look like?
- How can we assess our attachment balance?
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