re: What's your relationship with your dad?

In between 3 & 4. My dad's a bit of a weird one. Cross between a stickler and a hippy. Wavered between controlling and happy go lucky. Was either super strict about things, or didn't care much at all. We are close, but as dudes. No hugs, no "love you", none of that. But he's solid. Always there when I need him, good with advice, help with projects. I reciprocate when I can, because he deserves that.

Past few years I've been making an effort to do cool shite with him outside of family get togethers. He's not getting any younger, and I enjoy his insanity. When I was younger and lived at home, the insanity wore on me, but now in small doses...it's my fricking jam. All in all, I love my dad. I'd never tell him that...but he knows.