Early childhood Early childhood is a significant time of physical, cognitive, social and emotional development in my life. The search for emotional regulation is essential during this period. I remember a moment in my life when I was still in kindergarten. Our teacher asked us to get up because we will pray before eating our snack, but I didn't get up so the teacher called my attention. I simply stood and bowed my head until the prayer was over. I was so ashamed that I can't even look at my surroundings and my classmates in class. Since I was very shy at that time, I couldn't finish the kindergarten lesson. With this attitude, I realized I had an internalization problem. Internalizing problems occur when a child has difficulty controlling his or her emotions which involves turning his or her distress inward, such as feeling excessively guilty, ashamed, or worthless (Berger, Seeking Emotional Balance, p. 209). Being shy makes me avoid talking or interacting with people around me because I don't want to say something that people might not like and that would only make me feel embarrassed. Learning emotional regulation is very important in early childhood as it affects how we act and become as we grow up. The support of our family, our friends and our teachers plays a fundamental role in this phase of development. The internalization problem can be overcome as the brain matures and we age. Personally, having this knowledge about controlling emotions makes me aware of the implications of dealing with all the people I encounter every day. Over time I managed to overcome my shyness thanks to the guidance and help of my loved ones and with the motivation also coming from myself. My experience during my......half of the work......h our partner makes our life more meaningful and fulfilling every day we spend together. Knowing this concept of intimacy versus isolation makes me appreciate my relationship with my husband more. I believe it is innate in us to interact and relate to another human being towards developing a deep and personal relationship with that person. Forming an intimate relationship with someone requires a personal commitment to knowing and accepting the person and to building a solid foundation of trust and mutual respect. Throughout my relationship with my boyfriend, and now with my husband, we have also become best friends. When he asked me to marry him I said yes because I know I'm ready to commit and spend the rest of my life with him. I still believe in happy endings to this day, and I feel so lucky to have someone like him.