Studies of family relationships across several generations have failed to document any significant relationship between childhood attachment style and later intimate relationships.

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Studies have actually found a significant relationship between childhood attachment style and later intimate relationships. Children with secure attachment styles tend to have healthier and more stable romantic relationships later in life, while those with insecure attachment styles (such as anxious or avoidant) may struggle with intimacy and have more relationship problems.

Studies of Family Relationships Across Several Generations Have Failed to Document