It's no secret that Lorelai has a tumultuous relationship with her mom, Emily. At one point, she actually escaped a two-story window to avoid a family dinner — as an adult. Look, no one is saying Lorelai has always handled her relationships in a mature way, OK? But now they are closer than ever. The key is talking about your insecurities, forgetting about the immature arguments of your younger years, and simply showing up — for Friday night dinners, important life milestones, and everything in between.