DF not interested

[Peachyfizz]

It's just dawned on me in my late 20s that my DF is really not interested in what me and my Dsis have to say. If it's regarding sport or betting he will listen and pipe up but anything else he will nod or say oh right and ignore you. Since getting older I've found it increasingly hard to have a conversation with him and my Dsis has said the same. I have a D'S who be adores and their relationship is great which I love but I can't help but feel like he wishes he had a son rather than two daughters. Just feel quite upset about it. I'm currently on the waiting list for counselling due to my dysfunctional family growing up. Sorry don't really know what the point of this thread is, just wanted someone to speak to.

Anyone around? Or in a similar position?

It’s sad. We all rightly want our parents to care for us and one of the most basic ways they show that is by being interested and engaged in our lives.

I hope counselling helps. I think it takes a good long time to get over family of origin issues but you are taking the first step.

Is it just you two or is he like this with everyone?

He is like this to our DM but not as much. I was round theirs the other day for 3 hours and he just tucked himself away in the living room. Didn't engage in conversation. But to his friends he is definitely not like this. He loves being social and going out. He hates missing out on social events.