Hi! I'm visiting my dad in another state right now..problem is i'm so LONELY all the time. i have no liscense, and everyone here is always gone during the day, and they usually have things to do at night. i miss my friends really terribly and i'm getting pretty depressed. i'm supposed to go home july 8th...but gosh thats just TOO LONG. how can i talk to my dad about going home?
2006-06-23 10:51:44 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
hehe, thanks for the jehovas witness literature :p but i think i'll pass. thank everyone else for all the good advice :)
2006-06-23 20:06:20 · update #1
Find a time when he is relaxed and watching tv. Ask him if you can talk about something that is really important to you and that you need his help.
When expressing your feelings we teach children to do this:
State what you are feeling:
Dad, I am really lonely. I love you but I am getting really depressed and it scares me. When I am home alone during the day, I feel really lonely because......................
then say exactly what you feel and speak from the heart.
In the end, ask if he can help you.
2006-06-23 11:09:54 · answer #1 · answered by heartwhisperer2000 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Do you enjoy reading?
I'm going to suggest a wonderful Web site,
and to get you started:
Alone but Not Lonely :
... Why So Many Lonely People?
..... Coping With Loneliness
....... When No One Will Ever Feel Lonely Again
......... What You Can Do About Loneliness
http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/2004/6/8/article_01.htm
STEPFAMILIES :
... The Special Problems of Stepfamilies
..... Step Families Can Succeed
http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/1999/3/1/article_01.htm
(I'm having to guess at your family-situation, so bear with me.)
The Family Under Threat - Will It Survive?
...... The Family -- A Human Necessity!
http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/1998/4/1/article_02.htm
Spend Time With Your Family!
http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/1999/5/15/article_01.htm
You might want to share one or more of these articles with your Dad/StepMom.(Remember, I'm guessing!) You're welcome to 'search' for more information on the same Web site, or visit the Topics/Index. There is so much more!
I hope that you can iron things out in your situation!
Sincerely,
"Make Sure of All things; Hold Fast to what is Fine!"
1 Thessalonians 5:21
2006-06-23 12:40:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
July is right around the corner.
You need to quit your whining and try to enjoy this time with your Dad. How do you think he feels not being able to stay home from work and spend time with you? And now you want to use that against him and say you are too bored to stay anymore.
Grow up girly.
2006-06-23 11:00:00 · answer #3 · answered by murkglider 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh hunny, so sorry... you are being a good daughter to try and stay with him, but remember, he's your daddy, talk to him. Maybe he doesn't want to let you go before the scheduled time, so why don't you let him suggest activities that can keep you entertained until july 8th arrives?
2006-06-23 10:57:57 · answer #4 · answered by AMBER D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him I'm here to visit you dad. Can you please make a little more time for me. I dont see you often and would like it if maybe me and you could just have dinner out. Maybe if he gave you more attention you would enjoy being there and wont be as lonely anymore.
2006-06-23 10:58:10 · answer #5 · answered by remmus802 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it can be a challenge to be in new places, but, he's your dad, and you are likely to return for more visits, right?, so make the best of it, challenge yourself to make a friend while you are there, and you may find you want to stay longer.????
2006-06-23 10:59:20 · answer #6 · answered by dragonfly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say just talk it out say how you feel .I think he should respect you're feelings ,but remember he to has feelings to this is where it gets hard or may be not you wont know till you talk. ps be true to self and him if that dont work theres some thing deeper than this issue that needs to be fixed.
2006-06-23 10:59:22 · answer #7 · answered by cookinit1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find something to do by yourself during the day, and go have fun with them at night.
2006-06-23 10:57:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell him. dad im bored, ive got nothing to do...i wonna go home.... Is your dad out all the time? if not, spend time with him. If he is out alot then say dad i love you and tell him why you want to go ..
2006-06-23 10:55:52 · answer #9 · answered by as 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell him everything you've told us. Tell him in a mature manner-- no need to whine or shout. Perhaps he can come up with a compromise for you.
2006-06-23 10:56:05 · answer #10 · answered by answer gal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋