What was your relationship like with your father when you were growing up?

He was always working, and when he was at home he was some what more involved with others than with me. So it was kinda a lifetime theme with him unless I got into trouble like when I rode my tricycle so far away from home while he talked with a neighbour then got me back when a cop found me and brought me home. Otherwise I guess if I try hard enough I might remember some fun times when we went as a family to some parks on picnics, but it was always with others anyway and it was so far back in my childhood that I do not properly remember it a whole lot.

What stands out most is all the less positive memories, there was never much peace in our house, but I myself know it is better to focus on the positive. But unfortunately as adults we continue to be dysfunctional, we fight almost every time we talk, it is just like that. Probably always will be I resign myself to it, but at least I can say I try my best with him, I try to listen and to help him and learn so my own kids benefit from our mistakes.

thank yo for asking... My relationship with my father was like it should have beenI was always in his tools palying with them in the mud and poking around, snooping through his drawers because he had the coolest things. I lost my mother a few years ago and now I reach out to him more now than I ever have in life Ilove my father he's the best and I try hard to be best the best i can be... DADDY'S LIL GIRL! I LOVE YOU DAD

My father is a businessman so he used to be mostly busy ! But he was very loving and caring father. He always taught us practical and pragmatic viewpoint.

His greatest contribution for me is his knowledge about stocks, commodities and in general dealings. Since my early age of 14, I used to study which shares to purchase and even advised my father !

He also has sound knowledge of astrology which is actually a family tradition and he taught me philosophy of astrology !

I never faced any problems with him as I was good in studies. He was very open minded about my friendships.

He is very proud about me and my career.

age 0-4 he wasn't to active in my life.

age 4-6 didn't see him at all

6-7 lived with him, don't really remember that much

7-9 visited weekly but not quality time

9-12 lived with him; 3 yrs and the amount of time we spent together could fit into a week. he did his thing and left me to do mine even if that included having no food or proper clothing. awesome.

13-19 haven't seen him. we talk on the phone occasionally.

14 loves me im his favorite buys me anything I want If i ask right now that dad will you buy me a ps3 slim 320 GB hell say okay lets go he is the best of the best but he gets very angry if I do something wrong which is normal he loves I love him I hope he stays alive forever man I have started crying now what will it be like to lose my dad or to lose a dad :'( damn you man and damn me why the **** did I open this question in the first place

A very strict father, a good guide & an obedient son. I owe him a lot for making me a successful man.

The same as when i was a kid. Very protective and he spoon fed everything, even now.. Sometimes, i feel like, that is why i'm not able to face even very small issues..

Anyway, my father is the best...

With my stepfather my relationship was very rocky to start with. I was a brat. As I grew older I was more distant. It wasnt until I had children of my own that I began to appreciate him and respect him and my mother a lot more!

For most of it he worked out of the state---sometimes out of the country. He is a pipeline inspector.

Something happened with my mom and I was forced to move in with him when I was 15. For 2 years he was very, very mean to me. Things are good now, though.

Honestly? Treacherous. I hated him. And he seemed to feel the same way as me. He yelled and screamed at me for getting a 95 on a report card.