The Mother-Daughter Bond Is Even More Powerful Than We Thought

It’s not surprising that your mother is on your speed dial even when you’re an adult. If you’ve ever observed the bond between a mother and daughter, you will be filled with a warm heart. There is no other bond like theirs, and we are here to tell you that it’s beyond just what you see. Science has answers, and it says that the bond between a mother and daughter is strong because they share the same values. They deeply care for each other, and even during disagreements or arguments, they do not lose that bond (1).

A daughter seeks her mother’s approval the most, even later on in life. The criticism that her mother provides her is an important one, and she takes it with much stride and seriousness. One research that was conducted consisted of 426 females who were in universities or were around that age. It was found that the nature of the attachment to mothers set precedence to future relationships in the daughter’s lives.

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Mothers are the primary caregivers in a household. Therefore, mothers play a more significant role in the emotional development of children. It was also observed that the emotional connection and interdependence between daughters and mothers were higher than any other family relationship. They concluded that the relationship between mother and daughter played a significant role in developing self-esteem and daughters’ social and psychological well-being (2).

One study was conducted to study the importance of mother-daughter relationships in each other’s lives. Researchers found that mother-daughter relationships remained significant for both parties, even when major life changes occurred (3). Even though mothers and daughters go through more or less the same life experiences, they experience it with different perspectives because of the generation gap or the chronological age. They share collections of childhood experiences that are different in some ways, yet relatable to both parties.

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As daughters grow up, there is a better understanding between mothers and daughters because they are most likely to share their perspectives and be invested in the common ground (4).

If you’ve ever met a mother-daughter duo who are close, you will realize that the bond they share cannot be measured. When a daughter is born, a mother is outright excited because she immediately wants to fulfill every desire she had as a child but couldn’t because her parents did not allow her. So she dresses her up in pretty clothes, enrolls her in the classes she likes, and plays dress-up with her daughter.

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As her daughter grows up, she might become rebellious like all teenagers, but that does not make their relationship any less strong or wonderful. But as the daughter grows out of her teens and enters early adult life is when you can see the real bond between them.

The roles are reserved in so many ways. Lunch and dinner dates become common between mother and daughter. The duo begins shopping together and sharing a drink or two. You evolve into the best of friends. You become each other’s confidante, and you cherish the bond you’ve built with your mom forever.

There are times when your mom and you spend an evening together sharing juicy gossip about friends and family. You start to live for moments like that! And what about the pamper sessions? They become endless. Your mom is your favorite partner to pamper yourself with. Getting mani-pedis with your mother and spending an entire day in a spa together is something that cannot be replaced.

While daughters have a unique relationship with their dads, the kind of bond they build with their mother cannot be replaced or substituted. Daughters and mothers understand each other when no one else does, and they always have each other’s backs, even when the whole world is against them. They share an adorable mother-daughter relationship, make the most loving and caring sisters, and maintain the world’s most epic friendship. What is your relationship with your daughter? Comment below and let us know.

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