Ah, we do love blaming our parents for things, don't we? This week, it's apparently the fault of our parents if we hold a grudge against our partners.
Scientists claim that those who have a difficult relationship with their parents find it harder to move past an argument with their partner. Those with a good relationship are happier to bury the hatchet.
Scientists from the University of Minnesota studied a group of babies born in the mid-1970s until they reached adulthood.
It's all to do with controlling negative emotions. If a child is encouraged to deal with their negative emotions, they'll be able to deal with them better as an adult.
But having a difficult relationship doesn't necessarily mean you're doomed to a life of arguments. Those who have a difficult relationship with their parents can still go on to have a good relationship if they meet a loving partner from a good childhood.
Researcher Jessica Salvatore said 'If one person can lead this process of recovering from conflict, it may buffer the other person and the relationship.'
The great news is, women are apparently better at moving onwards from an argument.
Would you agree with the study?
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