Secure attachment is one of four adult attachment styles and the one associated with the most stable relationships. People with secure attachment are comfortable seeking closeness and tolerating distance, communicate directly under stress, and recover from conflict without escalating into protest behavior or withdrawal.
Studies of adult samples have found that roughly half to three-fifths of adults describe themselves as securely attached (Hazan & Shaver, 1987; Mickelson, Kessler & Shaver, 1997). Secure attachment can be earned later in life through stable relationships, therapy, or a partner who is reliably available.
On BiggDate, Maahi infers secure attachment from how a user describes conflict resolution and emotional regulation — for example, 'I tell them what I need without getting heated' or 'I can sit with the uncomfortable feeling for a day before raising it.' Two Secure people tend to be the steadiest pairing.
Note: secure does not mean conflict-free. It means conflict is a problem-solving event, not a survival event.