Not getting on with Dad

[Frodo13.]

Well, this has never been a problem really until recently, but me and my Dad just cannot get on.

One second, we will be OK, but the next one of us will say something, which the other will take the wrong way and will lead to an argument, and in turn this leading to me getting punnished. I know its just not my Dad, as I can say things which annoy him.

I've previously had a really good releation with my Dad, so would like some advice on how to get our relationship back on track

[jesus]

i'm in a similar situation with my dad actually, most of the time we are okay but we just get these certain bits where we are constantly arguing. i've just learnt that that's the way he is and i have to live with it i guess

[L!nK..]

i'm in a similar situation with my dad actually, most of the time we are okay but we just get these certain bits where we are constantly arguing. i've just learnt that that's the way he is and i have to live with it i guess

I think those sort of people cannot change.

[jesus]

I think those sort of people cannot change.

i'm in a similar situation with my dad actually, most of the time we are okay but we just get these certain bits where we are constantly arguing. i've just learnt that that's the way he is and i have to live with it i guess

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[L!nK..]

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Yes but I'm referring from my point of view as I know peoples parents are the same and cannot change who they are.

[jesus]

yeah - everybody's different, some people are just awkward but nice in their own way. the key is learning to live with it and being happy around everyone

[L!nK..]

yeah - everybody's different, some people are just awkward but nice in their own way. the key is learning to live with it and being happy around everyone

Yep I agree 100% with you.

[Alan_Carr]

spend some quality time together, maybe on some male trips

[Catzsy]

Well it seems you get on with him most of the time. It maybe difficult for him to accept you are growing up, becoming your own person and having your own opinions. Perhaps if you have an argument just accept it as it is and not worry too much about it if it calms down pretty much straightaway. If you have been rude to him during it though an apology would probably come in handy. Its just a phase I am sure.

[Frodo13.]

Well it seems you get on with him most of the time. It maybe difficult for him to accept you are growing up, becoming your own person and having your own opinions. Perhaps if you have an argument just accept it as it is and not worry too much about it if it calms down pretty much straightaway. If you have been rude to him during it though an apology would probably come in handy. Its just a phase I am sure.

That could actually be a possibility - me and my Dad have such opposite opinions, for example, I hate football, he loves it. He thinks its OK to be racist and homophobic, I don't. Sometimes I feel I'm not the son he wanted me to be.