Today, I was sitting in my room when my dad walked in to talk. He said I'm not the son he'd hoped for, and that he'd been let down as a father. He said I should change the way I am so that he could love me more. It was the longest conversation I've had with my dad in years. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my dad sat me down for a talk. After the talk, he wasn't my dad anymore. FML
Today, my father once again sat me and my boyfriend of a year down to have another "talk." These "talks" are always something negative against our relationship, and how it’s not up to his standards. We’ve explained numerous times why he’s wrong. My father is about to make me single. FML
Today, I got back home from work and casually asked my dad, "What's up?" He casually replied, "Wishing I'd had a son instead." and stared glassy-eyed at me until I left the room. FML
Today, my dad called me a pussy and said I wasn't a real man, simply because I hugged and kissed my son and told him that I loved him. It gets even better though. My dad was openly affectionate and loving to me when I was a kid, then somewhere along the line, he became this horrible person. Can't go no contact. FML
Today, after being dumped by my boyfriend of two years, I poured my heart out to my dad. He nodded and looked sympathetic throughout. Afterwards, I asked him what I should do. He replied, "How the hell should I know?" and awkwardly left my room. FML
Today, I had a serious conversation with my dad about my brother and me. It started with, "I love you", and ended with,"You and your brother were mistakes." FML
Today, I let my step-father know exactly what I thought of him. After a few moments of awkward silence, he leaned towards me and quietly whispered, "Well you're adopted. Your parents never loved you." FML
Today, I had an appointment. After 2 hours of waiting in the sun, my mom finally picked me up and lectured me on how irresponsible my dad was for not communicating with her. Not 5 minutes after I got home, my dad showed up and gave me the same exact lecture about my mom. FML
Today, I was pulled aside by my father's new wife and told, "You're not your dad's favorite anymore and you need to stop acting like it." FML
Today, I tried to reconcile with my estranged father after learning that all the things my mom said were lies to turn me against him. He refused and told me that he has a new daughter and that I'm not part of the picture. I know I deserve it but… FML
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Inkoseh 33
That's an absolutely horrible excuse of a father. A relationship is a two way street, and if he's not even put forth the effort to talk to you or know you for who you are, he doesn't deserve you. He's the parent, it's his responsibility to connect with you no matter how you are.
RichardPencil 32
If that's how he talks, you ought to seek shortest conversation with him, maybe even the silent treatment.
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Inkoseh 33
That's an absolutely horrible excuse of a father. A relationship is a two way street, and if he's not even put forth the effort to talk to you or know you for who you are, he doesn't deserve you. He's the parent, it's his responsibility to connect with you no matter how you are.
RichardPencil 32
If that's how he talks, you ought to seek shortest conversation with him, maybe even the silent treatment.
pins91 27
What’s with the shitty families in Australia atm? This is the second post today with people trying to better their lives and the families have been nothing but negative. I’m sorry op.
Cody Vertigo Bonthoux 15
time to wrtite up a speech calling him a failure as a father
zoelog 10
wow. what a completely awful father.
LostSoul 20
Did you tell him it is ok, he is not the father you hoped for either?
alycion 39
Easy response back to him. You have failed as a father. A parent will love and guide their child no matter what. Even criminals parents are often in court for them. They may hate what the person did, but they still love their child. Or they want to see them executed for go to that special hell.
DogStew 20
You have a terrible father! He is a let down as a father, and he should change so you can love him again.
J15237 25
Man I am sorry to hear that. If you are happy with your life then **** your dad. Move on. That means he is just unhappy with his own damn life. You don't need that shit in your life.
carrs2154 9
Wow. What can awful father. From the sounds of it he is a completely unhappy person who is blaming you. Dont listen to him.