Lately my dad has been wanting to spend time with me, and for some reason I just really don't want to. I don't know why, but I feel uncomfortable. Like, he asked me to go to lunch, and I just said "I'll think about it", and then without telling him I went to a friends house, and slept over PAST the next days lunchtime, just to AVOID being asked again. What's my problem? I mean...I still like the guy, but I really want to b left alone. And lately, I've been liking my mom more. Pleeease help me!!! Thanks. <3
MarissaD90 answered Wednesday July 14 2004, 2:25 am: Hey,
Your dad is trying hared for you to like him.Old people are like that. My dad calls me his girl friend. some nights we have what we call dates and go see a something.Just give the man try. [ MarissaD90's advice column | Ask MarissaD90 A Question ]
BleedingHeart answered Monday July 12 2004, 7:22 pm: Maybe your dad thinks he is losing you since you don't spend much time with him.Try going out to places with him more often.Also, try talking to him alot more.After a little while, he will begin to feel more comfortable and stop asking you to go places as much as he is. [ BleedingHeart's advice column | Ask BleedingHeart A Question ]
bAhAmAmA0250 answered Monday July 12 2004, 6:25 pm: I think your most likely me and my friends ages... we all like our moms more then we like our dads... its just the normal thing lol we are at that age were we dont really like either or but whatever.. i dont know if i always feel comfortable around my dad either so dont feel wierd but maybe you could just do lunch with him and have the radio on and there will be a ton of people around so thats a good thing you just gotta be thankful because some people dont even have a dad around.... I dont got a dad around its a just a stepdad hes good but it would be nice for my real dad to be here but just be greatful-trix [ bAhAmAmA0250's advice column | Ask bAhAmAmA0250 A Question ]
BlueEyedBlondie725 answered Monday July 12 2004, 4:17 pm: Sometimes teenagers go through this phase where yolu rather spend more time with your friends rather than your dad. You may seem closer to your mom than your dad because you can tell your mom more stuff than you dad. But, you should try to give your dad a chance and just atleast hang out with him once. You don't want to upset him, would you? How bad can going to lunch can it be? It wont be too bad. Don't worry, just give him a chance. And maybe you can bring a friend along also when you go out with your dad. You'll be fine no worries!!! =P
Fallen_x_4_yOu_o answered Monday July 12 2004, 4:13 pm: ok ur a girl and usually us girls feel more comfortable around them bcuz they are goin thro what we are. n not its not to weird to be hanging around ur dad. if ur want ur space just tell him. but i would give him a try. if u dont like it, then tell him how u feel [ Fallen_x_4_yOu_o's advice column | Ask Fallen_x_4_yOu_o A Question ]
Roxybabii922 answered Monday July 12 2004, 3:29 pm: Same thing happened to me.. It just seems that you can relate more to your mom than your dad... It's not un-normal or whatever not liking to hang out with your dad, most girls go through it.. [ Roxybabii922's advice column | Ask Roxybabii922 A Question ]
xONatalieOx answered Monday July 12 2004, 3:28 pm: OMG! Good thing I'm not alone.. my parents recently divorced, and since then, I've been so distant towards my dad. All the time he's like "Wanna go to the mall?" and I make up an excuse or I just go "umm...not today.. I don't feel good". I feel the same as you, uncomfortable!! Sometimes, it's just about growing up.. and it's like, he's not your dad anymore, he's just an old man, and you're a young girl so it feels weird, right? I like my mom more too, I rarely spend time with my dad, it just feels so weird. But I think the less time you spend with your dad.. eventually, you guys won't even talk anymore. It's important to keep a relationship with your father, and believe me, I try to! It's easier said than done (I know!).. but don't take your dad for granted because one day, he won't be there =
Sorry if my advice was a little vague, I'm just going through the same as you!!
GrlzCanRace2 answered Monday July 12 2004, 3:16 pm: Everyone goes through this at one point in life or another, I know I did. Spend time with your dad, I know you don't want to.. but just do it! He loves you and wants to be a part in your life, you don't have to ALWAYS spend time with him.. just once in awhile. The problem is you are probably a teenager and don't feel "cool" spending time with your family. You will regret not being closer to your parents, I do!
Love Always,
Jenn [ GrlzCanRace2's advice column | Ask GrlzCanRace2 A Question ]
blackmamba answered Monday July 12 2004, 3:16 pm: i have the same problem!! mine includes my parents getting a divorce and my dad wants me to be on his side because im the oldest child and i heard that has a lot to do with who gets the kids (and who doesnt have to pay child support) so he has ulterior motives. are your parents having problems? maybe he is jsut trying to be the "cool" dad and hang out and stuff.you need to tell him that you just arent into that. [ blackmamba's advice column | Ask blackmamba A Question ]
jeminem answered Monday July 12 2004, 3:06 pm: well its just the fact that he's a guy. you might not know that you know it but some part of you doesn't think he'll understand where you're coming from. since your mom is a women she might give you better advice about things you have questions about. you're father might feel that he doesn't spend enough time with you so he wants to let you know that he'll always be there for you when you need him [ jeminem's advice column | Ask jeminem A Question ]
Lizzy answered Monday July 12 2004, 3:03 pm: Usually that happens to teenage girls, you are a girl right? Because boys want to hang out with their dads and girls want to hang out with their mom. It's just that that is when your mother starts understanding what you are going through and your dad has no idea what's going on. It might also be his midlife crises and he's acting a little strange which scares you. I hope this helped a little
Lizzy [ Lizzy's advice column | Ask Lizzy A Question ]
united_python_cheerleader answered Monday July 12 2004, 3:01 pm: Well i think you should at least give him a chance . Your lucky you have a dad ( i dont know my dad ) so there for i would just sya give him at least a chance if you dont like it and you still feel uncomfortable dont go to lunch with him again
Kissxme1121 answered Monday July 12 2004, 2:59 pm: Awhh don't worry sweetie it's probably just a fase. Everyone needs time alone from people they love, in a few days I bet you will be wanting to spend time with him! But don't keep hiding from him that you don't wanna go out in the mean time, just say something like" Ya know I kinda don't feel like going out now" Good luck and rate me plz :D! [ Kissxme1121's advice column | Ask Kissxme1121 A Question ]
missing-identity-seeker answered Monday July 12 2004, 2:58 pm: no one i noe has had this before buh here goes: mehbe you just like your mom more...like you noe how some ppl hab wats called a "favorites list" and like they like those ppl above everyone else...well mehbe subconciously you hab a "favorites list" and your dad just idnt in there..ya noe? latta on youll prolly get oba this whole thing...ya noe? [ missing-identity-seeker's advice column | Ask missing-identity-seeker A Question ]
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