#1 you have to actually have a dad to have "daddy issues" and like OP said her dad hasn't been around.

That's not completely true, 27. The absence of a father or father figure can make a huge difference in any person's life, so even if someone never knew their father, they would still lack the experiences you gather from having one, which causes "daddy issues".

#1 Having "daddy issues" is not something to poke fun at. Many people do, but they fail to understand how heartbreaking it would be to be without a father or for the father to be abusive. I'm lucky my dad has been around, but I'd never make fun of those who do have "daddy issues." It's not right.

Sounds like he's more trouble to have around. It's rather noble of you OP to even call him family, let alone pursue a proper relationship with him.

People always vote YDI for the hell of it.

I was just about to say the same. Idk how someone could deserve this.

Sometimes I hit YDI by accident. Clearly, OP's dad is an asshole and 100% at fault.

I think it's because she actually invited him over despite who he is and what he has done. still not a YDI though, people can always change.

YDI for being such an asshole of a 5 year old.

I recommend adding a nut-shot to that too.

Right, I commend her on trying to fix the relationship. Part of me wonders if the dad has a drug problem

Agreed. It's really hard as a child not knowing your parent. You always wonder, but sometimes it's honestly for the best. Sounds like OP is better off without her father, as hard as that is to accept.

Or something along the lines of "You owe me for NOT raising me" He deprived her of her father.