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Recent evidence suggests that individual differences in attachment may be differentially associated with relationship status among heterosexual adults. However, sexual minority individuals face unique challenges, such as minority stress, that can impact relationship development, and thus research is needed to investigate singlehood among sexual minority adults.

A total of 1005 sexual minority adults participated in the current study (n = 481 long-term single; n = 524 partnered). Participants provided demographic information and completed measures of adult attachment and minority stress (internalized stigma, stigma consciousness, experiences of discrimination).

Those who were single reported greater attachment anxiety and avoidance, and were higher in internalized stigma and stigma …