What would you do.... Chose your principles or give in?

Question

If you were backed into a corner and had to make a choice with your dad do you stand your ground and for what you believe is right or do you just give in? For the full story you can read my other question about my dad moving. But this is what it comes to I either stand my ground against my dad who was never there for me or just throw in the towel.

Here was my other question:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AoHPABIpGeK__RaAhTIw8W3sy6IX?qid=20061208113831AAXOale

Answer 1

Dear you.
The cheapest think you can do, is maybe to go to a second-hand shop.
For the price you would have to pay for the truck, you can have some decent furniture.
I had the same kind of father.
Only caring for himself.
I can tell you that the condition you are receiving his furniture will stay at the back, if your are lucky, of your mind.
Each time you will sit on a chair or whatever thing comes from him, it will reminds you just how he thorns your heart.
For your peace of mind, do think twice... as your dad is not alright!

Answer 2

I agree it's a very hard situation. You know you want to do something to let out your anger against your dad, but you're just in a passing stage of anger (and i know it is EXTREMELY frustrating), but in the long run you may regret doing anything for cutting relations with your dad. So i would recommend to keep the respect for your dad and just hope (or you can pray to God) that he will change his ideas or change accordingly to your needs. If it's just what he did according to your question before, i don't think it's worth showing too much pride (in spite of the charged anger inside you) and, honey, the only reason i am saying this is that you could very well regret in the future. I know i did when my dad passed away young and never got to say i was sorry nor gave him the chance to say he was sorry (long story though)

Answer 3

U stand your ground i read your last question and he is being unreasonable tell him straight i cant afford it so either i use my ex to help me out or i cant except your gift. I know u would love the furniture but u will feel worthless if u give in. If u lived in Australia i could help u out with furniture im always there for someone in need

Answer 4

I would just tell your Dad one more time that you don't have the money and can't (nor should you have to borrow it) rent a truck. If he doesn't want the one person that is willing to help you to come to his home then he can keep his furniture. But that's just me, I think he is being totally unreasonable and childish. Besides you've done without the furniture this long it won't hurt to do without any a little longer.

Answer 5

Stand your ground - principles are important if not to anyone else but you - go back on them now and you'll be going against what has made you into the person you are today

Answer 6

Don't give in and spend money you don't have for a gift.

Do you really need a couch and dressers? If he doesn't want to see your ex tell him to leave the stuff out on a porch when he leaves and then come get it after he is gone.
How is your dad moving his stuff? If he is getting a truck or even having a moving company take his stuff ask if they can load your stuff on the back and drop it off as they leave town.

Answer 7

Stand your ground. Let him know he cannot buy you off. He is being unreasonable,

Answer 8

stand your ground for what you believe in...dont let anyone take that away from you..
good luck.

i didn't read your other question but i still stand by the anwser that i gave you........
dont let people push you around.

Answer 9

stand your ground and never give in.

Answer 10

Trust your dad! You are more important than money!