2006-10-16 16:56:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Maybe you should start by greeting him when he comes home from work, like: "Hey dad, Hi dad etc..." After being comfortable with greeting him, you can start asking him questions like: "Hey dad, how was work today?" You could even share with him some of your stories or events that happened that day, like: "Dad, you know today at work or today at school I..."
Start with little words or greetings, then build your words into little questions, then carry on to stories and from there, have longer meaningful conversations.
2006-10-16 17:08:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is hard without any details. I do know that father-son relationships are hard at all ages so, it's not just you for sure. First, remember he comes from a different time and lived a different experience than you. Depending on his age he may be feeling low about his life passing in front of him and maybe not doing all the things he wanted to do by now. So, you could try to talk to him about how he grew up, ask questions about his past and some of the things he's been through. You will learn a lot about him by being interested in him and his life before you and a family and all the cares of this life. It changes all of us and men in particular. So, just being a friend, hang out, ask him to go someplace you know he likes to go and do something that you know he enjoys.It may not be easy but, don't give up. don't let one no, or one gruffy answer get to you. Keep trying and prove yourself to him. Help him when he needs it, don't wait until he asks. Be a good son. Good luck. Tell him you love him. If you can't speak it then get him a card. You will regret it if you don't.
2006-10-17 00:08:34 · answer #2 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well start off by talking to him more often other than when you just need help. Get him a nice card just because. Tell him how much you really appreciate and love him . Ask him to go out to lunch with just you. Honey my Daddy is dead and gone... There are so many things i wish i had Said and done. You cant replace your father....cherish the time you still have a daddy to go to when your in trouble. I hope you are able to develop a closer relationship. May God bless you both.
2006-10-17 00:01:42 · answer #3 · answered by naomihank 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm. Very vague. Maybe youre not going to him to talk to him unless you need help. Go sit with him even if it seems he's not interested and bring up topics on his work, his childhood, science, politics, etc that you feel your dad is interested in and ask him a question, his opinion. That should get you talking. Get on his level. He's still in father-son mode and not on a adult-adult/person to person dynamic with you. Give it a try. Good luck.
2006-10-17 00:03:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My father died in 1987. So what ever relationship you have is a damn good one. But maybe you two need to sit down and discuss doing stuff...like going to a movie or out to dinner or breakfast......whatever allows you two to spend time together.
2006-10-17 00:01:51 · answer #5 · answered by sherryw_1978 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Greet your father everyday when you wake up in the morning and before you go to bed. That will be a good starter.
2006-10-16 23:59:48 · answer #6 · answered by dtmc542006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you call him when you don't need help? Ask him what he's been up to, how work is going, if he's been able to spend much time doing *insert hobby*. Let him know that there's nothing you need right now, that you're just calling to check up on him and to let him know how much he means to you.
2006-10-17 00:00:52 · answer #7 · answered by Joy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Greet him every mornining and night...and talk to him abt stuff that he likes.....remind him of his medical check-ups and stuff
and also talk to him abt some thing of ur life
2006-10-17 00:57:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its all about respect. Find something about him that you really respect....like how he fixes stuff, or grows tomatoes, or mixes a drink....and ask him for advice about it and show him respect by applyin it in your life...
2006-10-17 00:00:49 · answer #9 · answered by Foss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋