2007-02-20 03:35:20 · 4 answers · asked by roteruder 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
that is kind of ambiguous, but really, there may not be much you can do. some people, due to the way they were raised by their parents, are stuck in their ways and will always be the way they are. you aren't alone in this respect.
however, it's good you recognize you don't have to be the same way. your best shot is to act towards him the way you wish to be treated. if he gives you a hard time, just do your best to shrug it off. if that doesn't work, you could always tell him you'd like to have a closer relationship with him. i don't know too many fathers who could refuse a request like that from their son (i sure couldn't).
2007-02-21 11:47:27 · answer #1 · answered by sabrenaut 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible that you are exaggerating a bit, however, remember that respect is something earned not given casually (or at least that's the way is should be.) Not knowing you or your father beyond the words on this page. I can only say that it is quite obvious you do not have a good line of communication, nor do you find it easy to love each other without condition. From now on I would suggest you do what you want for yourself and leave him out of the equation. You have spent too much of you life so far (even if it is only a few years) trying to please someone who may or may not show pleasure or pride anyway. Do what you must for your own good, and don't allow him to dictate what you must do with your life for his acceptance. Just as he feels that you must earn his respect, he must earn yours as well.
2007-02-20 11:55:08 · answer #2 · answered by Tom H 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just be yourself. Its your father that has the problem.
2007-02-23 16:35:06 · answer #3 · answered by chmar11 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nothing you can do, the problem is him not you!
2007-02-20 11:46:02 · answer #4 · answered by Tacyella 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋