I was raised in a family where my parents constantly asked me if I loved them equally. I remember forcing myself to say I loved both my mom and dad the same—not because that’s how I truly felt, but because I knew that was the answer they expected. Secretly, I always preferred my mom and was scared to admit it. Luckily, we’re raising our kids without that pressure. I was happy to find out the other day that Elena feels comfortable enough with me to admit she prefers Papà Jaime. While some parents might struggle to hear that, I thanked her and praised her honesty—especially when she added that she still loves me. I know kids’ needs change over time, and so do the people who best meet those needs. So I wouldn’t be surprised if her preference shifts in the future. But this brings up another question: how fair is it for a parent to feel more in tune with one child than another? I won’t hide that I feel incredibly in tune with Augusto. Our personalities align—our sense of humor, our wonder, and the way we experience the world. The fact that we’re not genetically related makes the love I feel for him even more special. It took me a while to own that feeling. I wonder how many parents experience this dilemma, and how they’ve dealt with it.