I have a strong relationship with my dad. Never hit me, raised his voice. He'd still scare the shit out of me with his "talks," when I messed up, but those were always learning experiences for both of us.
He was the best kind of coach, and brought that energy home. And he gets calls from me, memes sent from me, we go to concerts, random "I love you, dude." Has taken the best care of my mom. Never fell into the trope of an awkwardly aggressive, or passively non-present father.
A little envious here, but genuinely glad you grew up that way. I wish everyone did. Your pop was making the world a better place by raising you right.
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u/muscularsharpie 1d ago
I have a strong relationship with my dad. Never hit me, raised his voice. He'd still scare the shit out of me with his "talks," when I messed up, but those were always learning experiences for both of us.
He was the best kind of coach, and brought that energy home. And he gets calls from me, memes sent from me, we go to concerts, random "I love you, dude." Has taken the best care of my mom. Never fell into the trope of an awkwardly aggressive, or passively non-present father.
More like a really close friend. Thanks, pops.