Fathers in intimate marriages

• P- fathers in intimate marriages can form secure attachments with children
• E- males who reported higher levels of marital intimacy also have secure father-infant attachments, whereas males who reported lower levels of marital intimacy have insecure father- infant attachments (belsky et al 2009)
• E- this suggests that males can Form a secure attachment with their children but the intensity of the attachment is influenced by the relationship with the mother
• l- this research can educate parents about the importance of creating a secure loving home for their child, which ultimately has fundamental impact in their development and attachment