When I was very small (not 22 I promise!) my dad made it clear to me he did not want to be called daddy and that holding hands was also not for him, nor hugs, chatting or silliness. He would sometimes talk about politics tho, and do stuff like fix my bike etc... i.e. he was there, but in a distant way. He was like this until I was an adult, when suddenly he became quite 'pally' which I found odd and immensely grating. I rarely see him now, and although i feel guilty, there is nothing there that is fatherly, and I don't want a mate, even tho somehow I feel both sorry for him and angry at him.
Ring any bells for anyone?
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Dads and showing affection, or lack of, for sons
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jamie000 · 15/10/2013 09:27
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