what kind of relationship do you have with your parents?
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From: My own level of hell
Mom passed away but we had an ok relationship. We would talk once or twice a week.
Dad....fawk him.....last time we talked was when I told him my mother passed away and before that it had been 3 years or so. He has never called me and I don't plan on ever calling him unless its absolutely neccesary.
Dad....fawk him.....last time we talked was when I told him my mother passed away and before that it had been 3 years or so. He has never called me and I don't plan on ever calling him unless its absolutely neccesary.
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From: Portland, OR
I can talk about anything with my mom...we talk all the time now that i'm back home for the summer, but during the school year we'd talk maybe once a week, and probably email each other 4-5 times a week.
With my dad, its kind of different. I love him, but I'm usually very timid around him because of how he was when I was younger. He's very short tempered so I was always affraid of him. I'm not any more, but that fact that I was never able to talk to him about stuff still remains. Don't get me wrong though, I love my dad to death.
With my dad, its kind of different. I love him, but I'm usually very timid around him because of how he was when I was younger. He's very short tempered so I was always affraid of him. I'm not any more, but that fact that I was never able to talk to him about stuff still remains. Don't get me wrong though, I love my dad to death.
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Originally posted by puffy
Rick, actually we have something in common
I guess it must be the age thing. Living on our own makes us see our parents in true light.
Rick, actually we have something in common
I guess it must be the age thing. Living on our own makes us see our parents in true light.
well my father suffered multiple strokes and has some brain damage. thus his mental capacity is that of 7-8 year old.
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From: 916
Originally posted by rick
i don't live with them anymore and I haven't talked to them in about 3-4 months
it's hard talking to my father since his mental capability is equal to that of a 7 or 8 year old.
i don't live with them anymore and I haven't talked to them in about 3-4 months
it's hard talking to my father since his mental capability is equal to that of a 7 or 8 year old.
Originally posted by canada
I dont want to sound like we are perfect, but it seems like I have the best parents in the world. More and more I hear about everyone elses and the older I get, the more I appreciate them.
They have ALWAYS been there to me, always been understanding and respected my privacy, while still setting the rules. It wasn't ever anything goes in my house, and with the mutual respect we had for eachother compromises were always a great way to settle things.
Sure we had arguements, but we still knew we loved eachother and that wouldn't ever stop. I can't really recall more then two or three times where we would have an arguement and we weren't back on speaking terms like nothing happened. There were times when we would scream and yell, but the next day it would be fine.
I was never really afraid to talk to my parents about anything because of the open relationship we had, I never keep anything from them. Thats why the trust me so much I guess. Even when I do things like I shouldn't like smoke up or whatever, I let them know. Letting them know I do it now and then isnt a problem because they can see its not an addiction or anything.
Even with the Marines they support me 100%, even though they know the worst might happen, its something I feel I have to do and I guess they respect that.
Sorry I got so into detail... but I never spoke about them like this before, and I am SO grateful for what I have.
I dont want to sound like we are perfect, but it seems like I have the best parents in the world. More and more I hear about everyone elses and the older I get, the more I appreciate them.
They have ALWAYS been there to me, always been understanding and respected my privacy, while still setting the rules. It wasn't ever anything goes in my house, and with the mutual respect we had for eachother compromises were always a great way to settle things.
Sure we had arguements, but we still knew we loved eachother and that wouldn't ever stop. I can't really recall more then two or three times where we would have an arguement and we weren't back on speaking terms like nothing happened. There were times when we would scream and yell, but the next day it would be fine.
I was never really afraid to talk to my parents about anything because of the open relationship we had, I never keep anything from them. Thats why the trust me so much I guess. Even when I do things like I shouldn't like smoke up or whatever, I let them know. Letting them know I do it now and then isnt a problem because they can see its not an addiction or anything.
Even with the Marines they support me 100%, even though they know the worst might happen, its something I feel I have to do and I guess they respect that.
Sorry I got so into detail... but I never spoke about them like this before, and I am SO grateful for what I have.
Originally posted by WideBodyEK
but my step dad is cool as hell,..he knows i have a girl that i want to marry but he is always telling me to go out and get some girls :chuckles:
but my step dad is cool as hell,..he knows i have a girl that i want to marry but he is always telling me to go out and get some girls :chuckles:
Well, my turn. Me and my mother don't get along at all. When we see each other at family functions, we just handle ourselves maturely to get through it w/o any commotion. I have gotten the feeling all my life that she didn't really want kids. She did some trifling stuff to me as a youngin' and I can never forgive her for that. She has always put her boyfriends and stuff before my sister who lives w/her and it pissed me off. I tired reconciling my relationship with her as a freshman in high school, I came to live with her. That lasted all of 3 months as I just had absolutely no respect for her and let her know about it everytime she made my sister feel like shit for cancelling plans she had w/her to go out w/her boyfriend or something. Then, after I graduated high school I had to make a choice, move to Sacramento or stay in Santa Clara w/my pregnant gf. My mom got word of my situation and offered to let me stay w/her. But check this out, I was 18 at the time and had to pay $300 a month TO SLEEP ON THE DAMN COUCH! Didn't have a dresser or a closet, had to be in by 10 on weekdays and 12 on weekends. Now mind you, I was going to school full time and holding down a jobby job. This lasted for all of 2 months. It's been a strained relationship at best since 94.
Now my dad, that's my dog. We are tight, he had sole custody of me since the tender age of 2 and it's been me and him ever since.
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Originally posted by VRGNCD5
Wow. That's so cool. Do you ever do stuff for them out of the blue just to show them how much you appreciate them?
Wow. That's so cool. Do you ever do stuff for them out of the blue just to show them how much you appreciate them?
Things like calling and emailing. They know i appreciate them
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From: York PA
My dad and i werent ever close...he left mom and i when i was 1, and was an alcoholic my whole life...i saw him every once in awhile..what i thought was enough...when i found out that he had cancer, i wouldnt accept the fact that in reality i was going to lose him...i started to appreciate him for who he was then, but it was too late...now that hes gone though, i regret not visiting him more and appreciating the fact that i even HAD dad...i realize now that u need to appreciate ur parents regardless of their flaws b/c without them, u would be nothing!
my mom and i are getting closer and closer it seems every year..i guess as im maturing im understanding a little more. i respect and admire her like u wouldnt believe. shes been through some shit, raised 4 kids on her own...no matter what she always put us first and made sure we had what we needed to survive. i dont know what im going to do without her..
i love 'em...i wish parents were forever :wtc:
my mom and i are getting closer and closer it seems every year..i guess as im maturing im understanding a little more. i respect and admire her like u wouldnt believe. shes been through some shit, raised 4 kids on her own...no matter what she always put us first and made sure we had what we needed to survive. i dont know what im going to do without her..
i love 'em...i wish parents were forever :wtc:
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From: Mexico, by Jaymar
I have a great relationship with my dad, he's always been there for me and we can talk about anything.
As for my mom, I love her and we have a decent relationship, but we have had our ups and downs in the past due to her being arrested and out of my life from 10-16. Before, I looked at her as a distant aunt, now I actually look at her as my mom, but we still have work to do in our relationship.
As for my mom, I love her and we have a decent relationship, but we have had our ups and downs in the past due to her being arrested and out of my life from 10-16. Before, I looked at her as a distant aunt, now I actually look at her as my mom, but we still have work to do in our relationship.
