Babies who turn to their parents for comfort have better relationships down the road, while babies who show off that head-strong "independent" streak might be in for some relationship woes. This comes from a two-decade study of babies and their relationships with their parents.
"If you are more insecure when you are 1, you are more likely to experience more negative emotions in your relationship with your current partner when you are 21," said psychologist Jeffry Simpson.
Gasp. Whenever Emmeline gets hurt, I try not to rush in and "protect" her. "It's OK," I tell her. "You're doing just fine."
Maybe fine for now, but for how long, I wonder? While I'm not ready to walk her down the aisle just yet, I do want her to have healthy, positive relationships in her future. Is the best avenue for healthy independence simply not to let go?
