About BondType
We build tools that help people understand their relationship patterns.
Why We Built This
A few years back, one of our co-founders kept ending up in relationships that felt like Groundhog Day — same arguments, same patterns, different person. A therapist mentioned attachment styles, and something clicked.
Once they understood their anxious attachment, the patterns they'd blamed on bad luck or bad partners suddenly had a shape. That led us to look into the research properly — and we found something remarkable: most people have no idea this framework exists, even though it's been studied for decades.
BondType started as a small side project to make that information more accessible. We wanted to build something that could give people the same "oh, that's what this is" moment we had — without needing a therapist to point the way.
What We Focus On
- Making research-backed insights readable, not academic
- Keeping your data private by default
- Giving practical guidance, not just labels
The Science of Attachment
Attachment theory was developed by psychologist John Bowlby and expanded by Mary Ainsworth. It explains how the relationships we had as children shape the ones we have as adults.
Secure
Comfortable with closeness and independence. Can trust others and be themselves without excessive worry.
Anxious
Wants deep connection but worries constantly about being abandoned. Can feel like emotional whiplash.
Avoidant
Values independence heavily. Can feel suffocated in close relationships and tends to pull away.
Fearful
Craves closeness but fears vulnerability. Often feels stuck in contradictory relationship wants.
The Team
We're a small group of people who care about making psychology useful rather than just interesting.
Elena
Research & Content
Background in psychology research. Spent years writing about relationships before realizing the "attachment" word should be in everyone's vocabulary.
James
Engineering
Built software at a healthcare company for a few years. Started reading about attachment theory after his own relationship struggles made him curious.
Sarah
Product
Worked in product design at a few startups. Interested in how people communicate in relationships and why misunderstanding is so common.
How We Handle Your Data
We don't store your test responses longer than we need to generate your report. We don't sell your data. We don't send you unsolicited emails.
Encryption
Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest
No Selling Data
We never sell personal information to anyone
Minimal Storage
We keep only what we need to operate
No Spam
We only email you if you explicitly ask us to
Questions? Thoughts?
If you have questions about the assessment, attachment theory, or just want to say something, we'd like to hear from you.
Ready to Understand Yourself?
Takes about 10 minutes. No account required. Just honest questions about how you connect with people.
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