The advice here has been simply incredible.
I'll be brunching with my dad soon and talk to him heart to heart about it all.
I'll update you all on how it goes.
And once again... thank you everyone!
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My dad and I had a long talk over brunch on saturday and... he misses my mom and what they had.
He doesn't miss her physically but he was married for 25 years and in his heart and mind no one can replace her as a companion.
I love my mom and she's awesome but, this is really confusing :/
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I think your dad is going to pursue his life as is regardless. Though, I think hook ups can be safe as long as long as they are educated. I would certainly say you are concerned and bring this concern to your father. Then give him the old, are you using condoms and lube talk and tell him to be careful. Awkward, but, totally worth it I think.
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"Hi Dad! Are you using lube?"
:redface:
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Id like to comment on the "unhealthy" part of what your dad is doing, I think the most unhealthy thing that could affect him is his mental/emotional health IF he feels that he must hide who he is still. Otherwise if he is ok with himself and what path he had chosen, then he should be fine and it will take him time to sort through things in which case the best thing you can do is support him
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I don't know if astrology is relevant here but he's very Piscean. He has a very emotional aspect of his personality and I think there's a lot he needs to get over - My aunt said they had a tough childhood but I never really did ask why. I might call up my aunt and ask her.
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