The process of developing a close emotional connection between individuals, especially between a parent and their newborn child.
From Old English 'bonda' meaning 'householder,' later influenced by 'band' (tie, binding). Emotional sense is modern.
Bonding is the warm, loving connection that forms between you and the people closest to you — it starts at birth and lasts a lifetime.
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