Emotional connection, does it change from childhood to adulthood?

[Keigan]

An interesting question to ponder....

Does emotional connection change as we grow up from childhood to adulthood? Or do we not recognize the difference?

As a child, we probably experience emotional connection with our parent, parents, extended family - for it is their role.

As an adult, do we expect that all of our emotional connection needs can be fulfilled from one individual such as our partner?

I wonder if an individual who experienced broad emotional connection as a child from multiple family memebers actually have connection advantages as an adult, in that they might have easier time connecting with more people at an emotional level.

In that, in our childhood all of our emotional connection is probably from one or both of our parents, as an adult do people still look for that whole emotional connection from one individual....

No real answers..... just interesting thought.

 

[WereBear]

On the other hand, when we are children, emotional connections are forced upon us, as are the roles we are expected to play.

I far prefer my friends and family now, which is more my choices.

 

[Keigan]

Agreed.

Also the role of parent fulfilling the role is a full time job to provide that emotional connection, by choice as well as many other influences like culture, society, family and religion.

 

[Keigan]

@Sportster

So today, do you seek one whole emotional connection from one person, or do you seek multiple emotional connections from varied individuals?

 

[Streetwise]

if you see an image in your mind of that person whoever? they are??? how happy,calm are you or how sad ,angry ,frightened are you?from that you will see your connection

I have two very close friends (and their subsequent families) that I feel share an emotional connection. One friend, though, is probably the one with whom I have the closest emotional connection. He's probably the closest to being a brother and I've felt comfortable enough with him to open doors that I've not opened for any, even my lady-friend.

As for multiple emotional connections, I would have to say "No." I have numerous acquaintances at work, a young man that worked for me (and his wife), and others with whom I share a "connection," but it's not an emotional one. Subjects like this are difficult for me to discuss, because I don't possess the lexicon or understanding to clearly verbalize what I want to convey.