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to wonder if I'm the only person who still feels like a teenager when she speaks to her Dad

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polkadotsrock · 05/02/2015 17:38

Just that. I disagreed with him today and he actually said 'don't get lippy and start your cheek with me'. I'm fucking 30!

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WeirdCatLady · 05/02/2015 18:04

I'm 42 and my Dad still has the ability to make me tut and roll my eyes. I don't think it ever goes away.

CMOTDibbler · 05/02/2015 18:06

Actually, I've come out the other side and into parenting my parent. I'd rather be back when they treated me as a child to be honest.

Archer26 · 05/02/2015 18:37

Yes, me. Love him to bits but still feel like I need his approval. I was terrified of telling him I'm pregnant even though married/own house / stable etc- it meant admitting I'd had sex!
Also when I buy big things his opinion matters to me. Last car I bought, before I signed, I rang my dad. Bear in mind this was a car being bought by me and my husband with OUR joint account. DH (being used to me after 10 years) just stood there like Hmm whilst Dad said 'why are asking me, you're 28 years old'. Blush

Realisation creeping in that I need to get a grip. I blame only child syndrome.

DisappointedOne · 05/02/2015 18:40

Completely normal.

Ludoole · 05/02/2015 18:40

Unfortunately i wash, shower, dress and change my dad. Id love to feel like a teenager when he talks to me.

grovel · 05/02/2015 18:44

My thoughts are with you, Ludoole. I absolutely hated it when my parents became more dependent on me than vice versa.

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polkadotsrock · 05/02/2015 18:57

He boils my blood! But yet I still care more about his opinion than anyone else's! Oh the pathetic need for approval is exhausting!!

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polkadotsrock · 05/02/2015 18:59

I understand how awful it must be for those of you who are taking the caring role now, just wish this interim bit was more enjoyable before it's my turn.

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Patatas · 05/02/2015 19:00

Yes I strive for his approval too. Also hated telling him I was pregnant, despite being over 30 and in a stable relationship.

firefly78 · 05/02/2015 19:01

not with my dad but definitely my mum. i said something quite slangy to my daughter the other day and my mum corrected me. I do wish she would treat me like an adult.

Letmeeatcakecakecake · 05/02/2015 19:34

Haha yes I was terrified of telling my dad I was pregnant the second time around, despite being 25, engaged, and with my own home!

He reacted like a delighted child though [Smile

velocityofbeans · 05/02/2015 19:39

Yep, and I'm 44!! I still need his approval for some reason. I've had 4 dc and I couldn't tell him face to face I was pregnant with any of them, I wrote him a letter every time Blush You can imagine how hard it was to tell him he was going to be a great grandfather ( I didn't tell him, I left the room while my dd told him) It's pathetic really, but having cared for my DM, pathetic is better than the alternative

joanne1947 · 05/02/2015 19:40

I was 49 when my Dad died and I still felt like a 5 year old when with him.

grannytomine · 05/02/2015 20:02

Archer26 my daughter does this with me, but I am her mum. I am forever saying its your money if you want whatever then buy it, you don't need my permission at 26. She isn't an only child so not that.

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