Hello, questioner.
From what you've shared, it seems that sometimes you think about it and feel a bit humiliated by your father. Would it be accurate to say that you really hope that your father can give you care and love instead of accusations?
Perhaps you would feel more at home living with your father? You say that your father provides for you financially, but that his other contributions to your daily life are limited to "a quick 'good morning', 'don't forget to eat', 'wear a mask', and 'wash your hands'". You feel that he could do more. What would you like him to do?
I wonder if you might be willing to share some thoughts on how he could make you feel more satisfied.
You say you never expect anything from him, but you also mention not getting birthday presents and not understanding the preferences of young people. It seems there may be some expectations of your father. Would it be helpful to talk to your father about what you want and need?
Do you think there's a chance your father might understand your needs and fulfill them?
When you broke your leg, he asked your aunt to stay with you, which you felt was a problem because he didn't stay with you. You had the impression that he didn't want to stay with you, but in my opinion, this is actually more suitable for you.
Perhaps your aunt would be a better choice in this instance, for example, if your father is unable to help you go to the toilet.
When he encounters setbacks, he tends to feel that he is destined for great responsibilities, while you feel that he is incapable of doing anything. He believes that it is for your own good. You dislike living in someone else's home and are not particularly fond of people who care about you when it is not your business. Your father thinks that you are emotional.
It seems that there might be a lack of understanding between you and your father regarding your innermost feelings. Have you had the opportunity to communicate with him about this?
If I might make a suggestion in your case, I would like to propose that
Once you have a better understanding of your father
It's understandable if you feel your father is "scum" for not giving you what you want. However, it's important to recognize that fathers and mothers have different approaches to parenting. Mothers may be more emotional, while fathers tend to be more rational.
For instance, your father may encourage you to maintain a sense of emotional control, to accept setbacks with resilience, and to engage in constructive dialogue rather than relying on emotional comfort. This approach could be perceived as a reflection of a man's way of facing challenges.
I once asked my father for advice on how to handle setbacks. He suggested that I persevere.
I inquired as to what I should do if I reached my limit. My father advised me to persevere.
I expressed my exhaustion and inability to persevere. My father offered words of encouragement, suggesting that if I could acknowledge my limitations, it meant I still had the strength to keep going.
I inquired as to how one should respond when encountering setbacks and experiencing a lack of perseverance. My father's guidance was to persevere.
It might be helpful to remember that fathers don't understand your pain emotionally. They just tell you to persevere and face the difficulties.
This is a different way of thinking than what is typically associated with men and women. Men tend to be more rational, and they often don't offer the same level of emotional comfort as women do. It's important to understand your father's perspective.
Secondly, it might be helpful to communicate more with your father.
It's natural to have needs from your father. It's understandable that you expect what you want, but it's also important to recognize that your father may not always understand.
It might be helpful to communicate with your father in a more direct way, as this could help you to understand his thoughts and actions better.
It's not uncommon for men to have a limited understanding of their children's inner thoughts and a tendency to focus more on external situations. There's a saying that men are responsible for the outside world and women for the home, which seems to suggest that men and women have different strengths and roles.
If you would like your father to be more like your mother, it might be helpful to communicate with him more.
Perhaps it would be helpful to focus more on what your father has given you, rather than on what he hasn't.
It's worth noting that your father has already done a great deal for you, given you many things within his abilities. You mentioned that he advised you to drink more water and pay attention to hygiene. It's understandable that many fathers are unable to give such reminders.
It's also worth noting that he can lose his temper and may sometimes feel powerless. It's understandable to expect more from him than he can give, given that he's only human. It might be helpful to focus more on what he does for you and to remember that he genuinely wants to do right by you, even if he doesn't always understand your thoughts and needs.
I hope this is helpful. Best regards,


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I can totally relate to feeling misunderstood by my dad. It's like he expects me to be strong all the time, but sometimes I just need him to listen instead of giving advice or getting mad. Maybe he doesn't know how to show affection in a way that feels right to me.
Feeling unseen by your father must be really tough. It seems like there's this gap between what you need from him and what he's able to give. It's painful when the person who's supposed to be your biggest supporter doesn't seem to understand or care about your feelings.
It's heartbreaking to feel so distant from your dad. When family members don't provide the comfort or empathy we expect, it can make us question our worth. Perhaps opening up a dialogue with him could help bridge that gap, though it's understandable if that feels too hard right now.