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re: Anyone have a bad relationship with their parents?
Posted on 12/28/16 at 7:58 pm to RedRifle
Posted on 12/28/16 at 7:58 pm to RedRifle
Not a bad one, just none with him.
Saw him like 3 times that I can remember, good memories but he sucks for leaving my Mom to deal with 4 children. She is the strongest person I have ever known at any age, pushing 95.
Heard he was dying of the big C, siblings asked what I thought about going to see him, guess they are still waiting on my answer.
Saw him like 3 times that I can remember, good memories but he sucks for leaving my Mom to deal with 4 children. She is the strongest person I have ever known at any age, pushing 95.
Heard he was dying of the big C, siblings asked what I thought about going to see him, guess they are still waiting on my answer.
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Posted on 12/28/16 at 8:16 pm to RedRifle
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Anyone have a bad relationship with their parents?
Not necessarily bad just not close at all.
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What caused it?
Mother never wanted to be a mother and had another life on her mind. Don't have a lot in common with my father.
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Has it been resolved?
Gotten worse. Haven't spoken to my mother since she left my father over a year ago. I still see and talk to my father a couple times a week but we still aren't on the same page.
Posted on 12/28/16 at 8:38 pm to RedRifle
I'm blessed I have a great relationship with mine. I do have a buddy who left his wife and very young children 12-13 years ago. He went 10 years without so much as a hello or explanation to them. He was a drunk and lazy. I know that much. He wrote his ex wife a few years ago asking for forgiveness and if it would be ok to contact the kids. 2 weeks later he died in a car accident. Sad deal all around.
Posted on 12/28/16 at 9:13 pm to RedRifle
I had a horrible relationship with my parents growing up.
The moment I was old enough to leave home, I did.
It is hard to explain. They were miserable people and had no qualms about sharing that misery with us. Don't get me wrong, they got my to adulthood and kept me going in the right path, I give them credit for that. There is just no relationship though.
I have worked very hard to break that cycle with my family. The only time I usually see them now are for family events. I want my daughter to know her grandparents. They are like brand new people around her.
The moment I was old enough to leave home, I did.
It is hard to explain. They were miserable people and had no qualms about sharing that misery with us. Don't get me wrong, they got my to adulthood and kept me going in the right path, I give them credit for that. There is just no relationship though.
I have worked very hard to break that cycle with my family. The only time I usually see them now are for family events. I want my daughter to know her grandparents. They are like brand new people around her.
Posted on 12/28/16 at 9:31 pm to RedRifle
I stopped enabling bad decisions for mine about 10 years ago. I should have years before that.
The rest of the whole family turned on me then. I expect this won't change in the future.
I decided if blaming me for their troubles makes them feel a little better I can live with it. Fortunately I have a wonderful wife, super kids and even a great son-in-law that likes playing golf with me.
Their loss IMO.
The rest of the whole family turned on me then. I expect this won't change in the future.
I decided if blaming me for their troubles makes them feel a little better I can live with it. Fortunately I have a wonderful wife, super kids and even a great son-in-law that likes playing golf with me.
Their loss IMO.
Posted on 12/29/16 at 2:08 am to RedRifle
Hijack, sort of. My SO's ex walked out her and her son when the boy was like 11. He's a good kid with a kind heart, but has a certain wariness about people. You only get one chance with him. If he perceives you've slighted or hurt him, he writes you off. His mom tries to talk to him about how carrying around that burden of unforgiveness will only weigh him down, but she hasn't been able to convince him.
Posted on 12/29/16 at 6:19 am to Jim Rockford
I don't have a good relationship with my mom.
My parents divorced when I was 5, and luckily my dad won custody of my sister and me.
Long story short, she only contacts me when its convenient. Its not like I haven't tried. I asked her to come stay with me for a couple months after the birth of my daughter. But as soon as she went home, it was a year before I heard from her again.
The sad part is she stays in constant contact with my sister. Oh well, its her loss.
My parents divorced when I was 5, and luckily my dad won custody of my sister and me.
Long story short, she only contacts me when its convenient. Its not like I haven't tried. I asked her to come stay with me for a couple months after the birth of my daughter. But as soon as she went home, it was a year before I heard from her again.
The sad part is she stays in constant contact with my sister. Oh well, its her loss.
Posted on 12/29/16 at 6:30 am to Jonathann3891
I'm in the same boat with slim chance but worse. For dad, The bottle came before my sister and me. Mother and step father can not be pleased. After 18yrs of trying I said frick it and do everything that I can to be a great father and husband to my family.
Posted on 12/29/16 at 6:37 am to RedRifle
My mother did not want any more children when she became pregnant with me. She made sure I knew how I ruined her life. We loathed each other from the day I was born. The happiest day of my life was when I got out of her house.
We did not speak for the final 7 years of her life because I had finally had enough of her put downs. The day she died was a relief for me. I felt like I was free. Did not and have not cried a single tear for her.
We did not speak for the final 7 years of her life because I had finally had enough of her put downs. The day she died was a relief for me. I felt like I was free. Did not and have not cried a single tear for her.
Posted on 12/29/16 at 6:49 am to RedRifle
No.
They paid for my college so I pretty much owe it all to them.
They paid for my college so I pretty much owe it all to them.
Posted on 12/29/16 at 8:11 am to RedRifle
My mom got married to my step dad when I was 5. A better man has not walked the earth. Unfortunately he died 8 years ago from a brain tumor.
My blood father is and always was a POS. Beat my mom up when I was about 2 and she left. I still talk to him out of some obligation that I wish I could shake but it is very short and to the point. His sister texted me last week with "you should go spend Christmas eve with your Dad". My response to her was "My dad died 8 years ago and no way in hell would I take time from my family or my wife's family to spend time with my father, next time mind your own damn business". He has Parkinsons and doesn't have a pot to piss in. I guess he gets help from friends because he isn't getting a dime from me nor will he get any sympathy. You reap what you sow.
My blood father is and always was a POS. Beat my mom up when I was about 2 and she left. I still talk to him out of some obligation that I wish I could shake but it is very short and to the point. His sister texted me last week with "you should go spend Christmas eve with your Dad". My response to her was "My dad died 8 years ago and no way in hell would I take time from my family or my wife's family to spend time with my father, next time mind your own damn business". He has Parkinsons and doesn't have a pot to piss in. I guess he gets help from friends because he isn't getting a dime from me nor will he get any sympathy. You reap what you sow.
Posted on 12/29/16 at 8:30 am to RedRifle
Had a rough relationship with my Dad when I was younger, didn't see eye to eye on things. But as the saying goes, the older I got, the smarter he was. Bonded over sports and grandkids. When he died in 2005, I was devastated. Still hurts to this day, because by then we were best friends.
Mom tried to be one of the original "helicopter parents", constantly taking us to the doctor for the slightest sniffle. My sister and I just never developed a close relationship with her. As I get older, I find myself drifting away from a relationship with my Mom, and I'm really not sure if I want to fix it.
Mom tried to be one of the original "helicopter parents", constantly taking us to the doctor for the slightest sniffle. My sister and I just never developed a close relationship with her. As I get older, I find myself drifting away from a relationship with my Mom, and I'm really not sure if I want to fix it.
Posted on 12/29/16 at 8:33 am to Slim Chance
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All this blood is thicker than water crap is bs. If you're a piece of shite, I'm done with you, period.
This is exactly how I feel about some of my family unfortunately. Good riddance.
Posted on 12/29/16 at 8:39 am to RedRifle
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Anyone have a bad relationship with their parents?
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Posted on 12/29/16 at 8:47 am to Paddyshack
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This is exactly how I feel about some of my family unfortunately. Good riddance.
Yeah, I know this is about parents. But I have family that I don't even bother to acknowledge because they refuse to get out of their trailer park lifestyle.
Posted on 12/29/16 at 8:50 am to RedRifle
Is thread hits me in the feels. calling mom and dad tonight
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:40 am to Slim Chance
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Slim Chance
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Only thing he ever taught me was how to be a good father, opposite of him.
People are put in our lives on this Earth to teach us. Sounds like he was one of the best teachers you ever had. He did you a huge favor. Find a way to let the anger and resentment go and appreciate that gift that your biological father gave you. Our only purpose on this planet is to experience, learn and grow and it looks like he played a big part in that.
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:46 am to genuineLSUtiger
I believe this too. My mother taught me how NOT to be. I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl 38 years ago and she is my world. 
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:50 am to RedRifle
Nope. No one ever.
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:55 am to RedRifle
Father, no. He is dead so it is a moot point.
Mom, yes. She is a saint.
Mom, yes. She is a saint.
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