Psychology
Parental Attachment Styles and Their Lifelong Relational Impact
Quick fact
The first studies of attachment, by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, observed how toddlers react to a parent leaving the room—and these reactions predicted their romantic relationship styles 20 years later.
Why this is interesting
Think about how you react when a partner doesn't reply to a text—do you feel a pang of anxiety or a shrug of independence? Why do two people in the same situation react so differently? The answer may trace back to your earliest days with your parents.