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Dads Are Too Emotionally Guarded in Relationships
There's a lot of research around specific gender roles and how dads are too emotionally guarded in terms of emotional caregiving. Intimacy between a parent and a child acts as a protective buffer against the day-to-day challenges of life. Researchers found that closeness with fathers was associated with fewer weight concerns, higher self-esteem, and fewer depression symptoms for both boys and girls. Close relationships with mothers provided positive benefits, but for a narrower range of ages and fathers.