My dad doesn't even talk 2 me anymore. What do I do?
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Spiritually, never put all your faith in another person, may it be your parents or friends. Instead focus on God, He will never fail you. If you believe in another world better than this one you are in, and that you will go there someday, you will learn to let go of your dark past and move on doing beautiful things in life.\n\nPractically, you need to confide in your mum and ask her to talk to your dad. He may need professional counselling. This is a adult-to-adult problem, it is way beyond your comprehension and control. Meanwhile, be patient and concentrate on your studies instead.
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talk to your dad about it, tell him how it's made you feel and find out his reasoning for it all. \nMaybe you can work something out and see about getting your dogs back.\nRemember when talking to him be calm and rational, going into hysterics won't help anything.
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The fact that he called indicates that he's attempting to reach out to you.  Maybe he declined your offers out of his guilt for being such a selfish father when you were younger.  Set some time aside and go over to talk to him about anything and everything.  A fresh start could be had by clearing the air.\n\nHow do I know this?  My dad did the same thing.  \n\nKeep trying to mend the relationship if that's what you want.  Just like I learned with my dad, life is so short and having unresolved issues is a heavy burden to carry.  \n\nGood luck.  Oh, and by the way, I did mend my relationship with my dad and he turned out to be my best friend until he died 9 years ago.
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I am sorry to hear about your father. I will pray for him and you. Now to your question, if your feel the need to see him or contact him then do it. You may not get the response you want so be aware of that. If there is something you have to say to him do it. Even write it out. I am a life coach, if you wish to email me i wll talk more. speakingforlove @ yahoo.com
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How you can talk to you dad agian.You can spend so time togather just the 2 of you you can spend a night w/ no one ther go out to diner of go play you fav hpppie or sprot or do somthing you dad likes
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i went through a very similar experience, though my parents were just divorced, but my dad was with my stepmother before my parents separated. she's this woman who completley changed him, in every way. he knows this because he cant be himself around her totally. im not sure how to give you advice because it sounds like your dads wife is just as crazy. i basically gave up the fight after awhile and havent really seen my dad. maybe some family therapy? im not sure, i just know its hard to deal with and i understand what you're going through. i hope that things get better! sorry this wasnt so much advice, as a comment but thats all i got.
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as a daughter of a dad i adore.... here is my 2 cents.... spend the da with your dad and listen. maybe not to his war stories - for often true servicemen don't talk too much. maybe ask him his favorite memory. ask him about you as a child - his thoughts, his fears -- don't tell me - well my dad's not a talker....  my dad isn't to most other people either - until the first time i asked him - who was your first kiss and when.  the thing was - i asked, waited and then listened.\n\nif you are close to a museum or other veteran type place- visit with him.  dondating $$$ in his name is always nice but....\nthe best honour you can show your dad -- honour him, spend time with him, listen.  time is more precious then money.
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I am sorry to hear about your father. Sounds like your mother may need some help.  I can't begin to give you advice, but my heart goes out to you and your family.
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Sounds like your dad has issues for real.But there is nothing you can really do except accept that he is the parent and you are the child.Sometimes parents really mess up.But you can sit him down and talk to him about how it makes you feel.Maybe his love for you will make the difference.If not make him stop,maybe at least make him take it in another room so you won't be exposed.
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Talk to your dad, your real dad Im sure he will help you.
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Talk to him or have his dad or another male in the family talk to him about his anger issues.  If something has happened in his life he might have pent up rage/anger and once in a while it comes out.  Either way, he needs to know that keeping emotions in isn't good and that whatever is making him angry needs to be dealt with.\nIf he continues to have this problem but won't talk to anyone about it, you should consider getting him into counseling.
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That is risky for us to guess since we do not know the two of you.  Does he outwardly mope around?  Or just get quiet?  You're husband is probably angry at his father as well as sad - misses him but hates him for what he did.  This is real dicey - be very careful or you might make it worse.  \nThis will fade over time.  He PROBABLY just wants to be happy himself and be well distracted by his beautiful wife and the rest of his (hopefully) nice family.  I would suggest that you try not to mention it, and if he does, mostly listen.  If this does not fade he might need some counselling himself.  Good luck.
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I have read your other questions. You have a sad life. You really need someone to talk too. Try talking to a school counselor or someone at church. Most of all try to be good around your father. He is having a hard time as well. Divorce is never good because everyone suffers. If you are living with your father instead of your mother there has to be a good reason.\n\nBe good!
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Definitley not!!!!  Tell your neice to send him some flowers and/or a card, and that she'll see him when he's home.\n\nHope you dad is better soon!!!
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Depending on how old you are, you move out.  He's older and he's never going to change.  My father is the same age and is like this.  Our relationship got a lot better after I moved out.  He's very protective and critical of his little girl.  So I grant him that.  I'll give him the respect of listening to the important stuff and asking his advice on important stuff.  But if he busts me on stupid little things, I just say, yeah, yeah, yeah and ignore him.  Pick your battles and don't rise to the bait.  He's probably just trying to show his authority.  If you give him some authority in your life and simply let it roll of your shoulders on the stupid stuff, he'll get the hint and will appreciate the times you do give him control.  He's your father, and it's hard for father's to let their kids grow up.  He will get the hint though.  Eventually, children and parents reach a compromise.  Good luck!
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call someone and tell tehm. believe me i went thru that for 16 years. you need help. i learned that i did not have to accept my father hitting us and everything else. there are lots of people that will help. what we finally did was we told a preacher at a church and he had the police come to the church and talk to us then the cops never made us go back again.
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Listen, be there for him. I just lost my dad, and the best thing for me is to keep busy. Try to get him back into his routines. Too much time on your hands makes you think too much, although he does have to grieve in his own way.  It would be nice for him to have some of his friends visit or call. Just make sure he doesn't withdraw too much. You sound like a good friend. I hope this helps.