Comment on So you grew up with a dad who didn’t know how to express love? Here’s how it could be affecting you today by Wilson.
My daughter and I have a terrible relationship. It breaks my heart. I know I have not been the perfect parent. I know I am at least, partially, at fault. But I really feel it isn’t all me. My daughter, from the time she was a baby, refused to let me show her any love. She gets really mad at me if I try to hug her, kiss her forehead, etc. She always shoves me away physically, and emotionally.
I definitely have my shortcomings too. For instance, I know I am too strict and inflexible. When I say there will be repercussions for certain behaviors, when those behaviors happen, I follow through with what I said would happen. But when I initially give state the repercussion, I try to make the punishment fit the crime. This is in contrast to my wife who generally tends to give a life sentence for a minor infraction, then give in and not exact punishment.
My question is, now that my daughter is in her teens, how can I heal this relationship. This article was titled “Healing the father-daughter relationship” I clicked on it hoping to get some help in healing this relationship but I didn’t see the practical help. Do you have any suggestions?
I’m Desperate for a better relationship with my daughter.
