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A Baby Girl Appears to Alter a Father’s Relationship Priorities in One Highly Specific Way

Across three studies, fathers of daughters reported stronger attachment, commitment and trust, and mothers said they received more partner support.

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Does the sex of your child influence your marriage? New psychological research suggests that having a daughter prompts fathers to invest significantly more time and energy into their romantic partnership than having a son.

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A baby girl appears to alter a father’s relationship priorities in one highly specific way

Does the sex of your child influence your marriage? New psychological research suggests that having a daughter prompts fathers to invest significantly more time and energy into their romantic partnership than having a son.

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Are “Girl Dads” Better Partners?

New research suggests that having a daughter may influence how fathers relate not only to their child, but also to their romantic partner.

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Psychologists Observe that Men Who Become Fathers of a Girl Tend to Change Behaviour in Their Couple

According to these researchers, becoming a girl's daddy could change a man's attitude in his home for a long time.

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Fathers Who Have Daughters Appear to Be More Committed to Their Partners, Study Shows

The birth of a child changes a couple's life, affecting not only their daily lives but also their relationship. A new scientific study claims that the gender of the child...More...

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