Why is my dad such a wimp?

I know that im really lucky to have a caring loving dad blardy blardy blah!

however he FRUSTRATES me so much .. I sleep at his house every tue,thurs and sat and he constantly wants us to do family stuff whooo however I never choose to spend time with...

him and to be truthfull would rather spend those hourse rotting away on sims2 . I never do anything for him and he gives me £20 a week however hes suddenly laying down rules and I think its very pathetic! as he never has given me them before I know I behave like this because my mum left him over 3 years ago and I witnessed him at his lowest and weekest but all I wish for is for him to be a normal dad strict and easy to obey not this overbearing , sensitve wimp

I may sound like a complete and utter b*tch however I do love him loads I just ca'nt stand him much!!

I used to feel the same way about my dad, and I definitley know how frustrating that is. First what you need to do is find some way to tell him exactly how you feel about absolutely everything. If you can't talk to him face to face, then send him an e-mail or write him a letter. Just get out everything you need to say. Then, give him a chance to reflect on what you've said. Wait until the next time you see him and then sit down and just talk about how you feel and how you feel things could improve. I hope it helps!

he probably doesnt know how 2 b a dad

"and just how do you go about being a dad? it sounds like he's doing a pretty damn good job."

dlong66

Well one night with him sit him down and talk to him tell him how you really feel and how much he means to you. Tell him its not the end of the world and blah blah blah everything else.

tell him how you feel.. went exactly through the same thing.. just tell him.. he'll understand..and if you do swear.. it will express that theres no other words for what your feeling..

Work with him. I'm sure he needs your help as much as you need his.

You rant as if you have no faults..you do..just read what you wrote.

"I realize I am lucky to have a dad who cares.." Just leave it at that, girl.

Play your lame video games after you go to dinner with dad. Be nice. Be polite. Be frustrated all you want, sure. But be nice. Be polite.

Why is it that you consider your dad weak and pathetic because you saw how hurt and sad he was over your mother leaving him? The man lost his family for God's sake! Sounds like your mom's doing.

Wow. You sound super spoiled and unappreciative. So whatever it is that you consider more fun and important than hanging out with your dad a couple days a week--just put it on hold. Part of growing up is learning that *you* are not the center of the universe and that your needs are not always first. Give your poor dad a break. And stop calling him pathetic and weak.

Those of us who never had a father, or who had fathers who pushed us away after the divorce think you sound like a very ugly, ugly little girl.

this kid is just another example of a spoiled brat who doesn't have a clue. there are a lot of kids out there who would kill for a fraction of the dad you have. it sounds like your dad is the one who is saddled with a pathetic weakling. I usually finish my posts with "good luck" but you need a hell of a lot more than luck kid.

Wow. You know it is such a shame. You are so pretty but you act this way. You need to be grateful for your dad. You are really spoiled it sounds, judging by the fact that he gives you 20 a week for doing nothing, yet you get upset when he sets rules. Its terrible that you would rather play a stupid video game than spend time with your father. Get your a*s away from the video game and do something with him.

You say you love him very much, but think about how you must be hurting him! Forget about all the other stuff he does that somehow annoys you and only focus on the love part. Don't listen to some peoples advice to talk to him about this because he is doing nothing wrong. YOU are the one with the problem. I realize this was asked a year ago, but I had to write something. I hope to God you've changed.

its our parents' flaws that make them great
I dont have a father myself so if I could go back and take advantage of the times I had,id do it in a heartbeat
anyway yeah dont let this bother you hes just trying to spend time with you...