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Tips for Adult Daughters: Communicating with Your Dad
- LISTEN AND TAKE HIM SERIOUSLY. Men don’t “hide” their inner feelings; they express them indirectly because most grow up without emotional literacy. Dads often have trouble expressing feelings in ways that help them or loved ones understand those feelings. They hide behind a “Tough Guise” of silence.
- SPEAK UP. Ask him for what you want from the relationship. Ask him what it means to him to be your dad.
- ASK HIM FOR STORIES about his youth and life, and share stories about your life.
- SHOW HIM AFFECTION, if he’s trustworthy. Many men can’t easily give or receive affection. If you are forthright with your affection, he may become more comfortable accepting it from you and others.
- RECOGNIZE YOUR FATHER HUNGER. We all crave Dad’s attention, approval, and affection. But if Dad can’t feed it, find healthy people and ways to satisfy this essential thirst.
- DETACH LOVINGLY. You are not responsible for him, so don’t live in anticipation of, or in reaction to, what he might do or say.
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