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I want to improve my relationship with my father

User Profile: ValeIsHere
ValeIsHere June 13th, 2021

Hi im 21 years old and I ve been feeling anxiety for a long time because of the relationship I have with my father. I went to a psichologist for 2 months and found out that probably the reason of my anxiety was caused by a fear I feel around my father. My father doesn't physically harrass me and i never felt that I feared him at all, but the way I talked to him, how I acted around him and how I avoided being around him unconsciously we the reason I considered that maybe I do fear him. So, as any other problem i have with a person, I talked to him about it and he just noded and listened to me, trying to understand what might be causing this. My father in some aspects is a really reasonable guy yet so radical minded about some others. Even if he seemed really concerned about this problem he wont consider asisting to therapy or talking anyone about it, he even told me to never tell him again to do so cause he felt it to be an insult (he thinks psichologists are only meant for mental illness) So never told him to do so again but even after talking several times about this matter the situation was the same as always, nothing changed, even specific situations we talked about like knocking my door before entering my room or trying to talk on a lower tone would just stay the same the next day. Im mentally tired of this, I can't focus when studying or rest on my free time because I don't see any improvement. I respect many things from my father, but I cant stand arguing about anything whenever we talk or having to follow his rules even if im 21 and have no reason to do so, still I dont want him to be mad so I try to fullfil most of them. I dont know what should I do, I dont want to leave home because i would make my brothers and mother sad if I do so, but I feel every week i feel this pressure is making me more and more sad and stressed. I have no bigger problems, at the moment im a full time student and im trying my best to learn the most out of my carreer but I feel frustrated because i cant focus as much as i would like to, Sorry if its hard to read or if I had misspelled anything, english is not my first language but i try to improve.

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User Profile: rationalPlum4001
rationalPlum4001 June 14th, 2021

Im deeply sorry about this. I myself have gone through family issues too. I get that you are struggling right now. I'll pray that things get better for you. Stay strong for me.

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User Profile: ValeIsHere
ValeIsHere OP June 16th, 2021

Thanks for the support

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User Profile: bestEast2648
bestEast2648 June 14th, 2021

The focus now is getting through College. Get into a Christian group either on Campus or go to a Church that has a young Adults program. You have your whole life ahead of you. Your Dad has issues that you cannot fix. You can pray for him but do not think your relationship is going to be more than it is. You have a Heavenly Father that loves you and that you can go to with your problems. I would be nice to your Earthly Father but I would not get into any deep emotional conversations. Can you lock your bedroom door? Also, if he raises his voice say I am sorry but I do not appreciate your loud tone with me. It is okay to leave home if you need to. You are not responsible for your brothers. When they turn 21 you will be proud for them to leave home and be independent. They need to see you be strong and independent as well and leave of you can. Get an apartment with a friend or 2. What a blessing you are a healthy young lady & independent who can fly her wings. Life is too short and you are too young to be burdened with a grown up Man. God bless you.

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User Profile: ValeIsHere
ValeIsHere OP June 16th, 2021

Thanks, I'll consider it

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June 15th, 2021

@ValeIsHere Thanks for sharing. Would you like to list down what you appreciate in him, and what you do not? Also, what would you suggest to a friend who were in a similar situation as you?

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User Profile: ValeIsHere
ValeIsHere OP June 16th, 2021

He is hard worker, really smart and likes to be in touch with the people he loves. When things don't turn out the way he wants he frustrates by himself and then act angry daily, also I wouldn't say he is controlling, but it is really hard for him to let his sons organize themselves, he would let us do what we want as long as we are doing something related to what he planned(don't know if that sounds clear). And well, I would recommend people to make little steps into being more independent, even if you can't really scape the situation right now you can work your way out and maybe learn a thing or two in the process, the other thing I would recommend is thinking why you do everything you do during the day when things are going bad, and if you find something incoherent try to follow the string into what's causing it, that uses to help me find why i am feeling bad when everything should be alright. Thanks for the reply :D

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