So my dad noted today on the way back from the weekly dinner that we don\’t get along.
I show my dislike upfront, because why should I hide it?
I don\’t like how my dad disapproves of my choices. Or at least doesn\’t show faith in the choices I make. Yes, I went to graduate school and paid tuition. It did not come with a fellowship, but that\’s the choice I made. Then the way I interview, etc. etc. and what to show during a job. My loans.
So I am limiting the time I spend with my parents.
No, I don\’t want to go swimming with my dad. Because I\’ll get the feeling that he\’ll disapprove of something. By who knows, the suit I wear or whatever.
Sure, there\’s the American way of explaining my feelings and thoughts, but I don\’t want to. I have gone through this, arguing about the issues.