The short response is ‘yes’: disruption of attachment does matter to us at every stage of life. In order to examine the question more carefully though, we need first to consider what we mean by ‘attachment’, what constitutes a ‘disruption’ and in what way it can ‘matter’.
Attachment is the term psychologists use to describe relationships in which we feel a close tie to another, and from which we can expect love, care and support. Usually this involves parents, siblings or other family members and partners and close friends. Despite this definition, not all our close relationships end up being caring and supportive. Some become full of conflict, anger or indifference. While these are still known as attachment bonds, these relationships can also bring pain and distress.
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