My dad is a complete jerk like 85% of the time. Selfish, manipulative, legalistic and just plain insensitive. My sister's family tolerates his monthly visits, and usually I find an excuse to not be around, but now I have to go have dinner with him, and I'm absolutely dreading it. Any advice on how to get through the night amicably?
2007-08-09 20:53:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Plan something fun to do after the dinner is over and the jerk is gone. That way you'll have something to look forward to and to help you make it through the night. Even if you just go get rent or buy a new DVD that you really want to watch and plan to make some popcorn and maybe have a friend stay the night.
2007-08-09 20:59:07 · answer #1 · answered by NinjenWV 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read some of the other questions in this forum.
An uncomfortable dinner is not all that bad when
you read some of the problems you'll see.
2007-08-10 05:47:58 · answer #2 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make nice for three hours and then leave. Keep your mouth shut, not commenting on his stupid ways will say volumes.
Don't you wonder why your mom chose to mate with him? She is the guilty party for the mess you have to live.
2007-08-10 03:59:47 · answer #3 · answered by lily 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋