My dad

I don't know how to put this in a way that sounds like I am not trying to brag, because I am not I just want to ask my question because its a big problum for me, well let's just say my dad has worked very hard and he has A LOT of money like we live in...

the hamptons and what not, but I just wish he was home more techinacally he doesnt really have to work anymore but he does I don't see him a lot he isn't home for ANYTHING not even trips! we went to paris this summer was he there? no, we went to hawaii was he there? no, we went to Carmel was he there? no and he isn't home right now. I probubly sound likeSUCH brat to everyone but I am not I promise you that, because I have all I want and more and yet I am asking for more but all I want is to see my dad more! if he stopped working we would be the same! so I don't get why he won't stop working! I am sorry but I just miss him so much! And trust me I have BEGED him to just stay hme and it's always that he has to work and I ALWAYS talk to him and I don't know what to do and any advce? thanks Maddy

You don't sound like your bragging you could have everything you want but if you don't have family there, its worthless. Have you tried sitting him down and explaining just how much htis is hurting you? I know what it is like to never see your dad because of work, it can be very difficult, stay strong, and tlak to your mom about it too, she may have a greater influenece. Tell m how everything works out, try making a deal, say if he spends a weekend vacation with you, you won't ask to vacation for another month or something. I know he misses you too, but he may not relize just how much htta is affecting you, good luck. With love, katie

He's probably a work-a-holic and loves money. plus he probably wants to make that much money so that you and the rest of your family can have everything that you guys want and he wants nothing but the best for you guys. he probably didn't have much when he was younger and doesn't want you guys to live like he did.

First of all you're not being a brat. I've heard of many scenarios a lot like this. Where families are torn apart by a parent that just is never home. Tell your father how you feel about him not being home. And try to convince him to stay home more often and spend days off at home with your family. Because if he doesn't he may just lose you guys. Ask him if work is more important then his family. And if not, then corner him into staying home and try to get to know him more. Close the gap between your family and your father.

I wish you eternal bliss.

You don't sound like a brat! Your dad probably just loves doing things for YOU. Maybe he hates doing that but I agree volleeit18. You should talk to him if this is how you feel. if he says no then discuss it untill he hears you! it doesn't matter what he does like says Ihave to work. Don't let him get away untill he hears you!

Sometimes we get so busy making a living, we forget about making a Life - what's really important passes us by - we won't always have each other to turn to, Love.

omg I have the same prob and I live in the hamptons to what I did was just learned to live with it

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I'd suggest that you copy and print your above Question and give him a copy of it. He might just not be perceiving how much he is missing out by not being a part of our life.

Sometimes men think that just working all the time and providing well for their family is the same thing as relating to their loved ones. They often need something to wake them up.

Good luck!