Attachment is not just about bonding with a baby. How we are in relationship (or attachment) to others, affects us across the lifespan. And much of this has to do with how we deal with ours or other’s emotions. Being able to empathize with another’s emotional experience is what helps people to feel connected to another human being. Understanding and feeling understood is the foundation of a good connection. This type of connection is important in infancy and childhood, with the parent-child relationship, and continues to be important in intimate relationships.