Does a girl need a father?

First off I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Does a girl need a father? Depends on the case. Some fathers are amazing fathers and it definitely benefits the entire family. Other fathers are deadbeats and the kids are better off without him. Unfortunately in life everything isn't always happy and blissful. But if I could just add a cpl pieces of advice.

First off, is that a lot of times when a girl doesn't have a father growing up, she looks for that fatherly love she would normally get, from guys. She will fall for guys (often older) that use her for sex. And she's willing to give up her body, because she thinks the guy loves her, when all he wants is sex. So I hope and pray that this does not happen to you. If you need help, please send me a message.

Secondly, like I said, sometimes life isn't fair. But you are a strong girl. You can take what has happened to you, and make the best of it. I know that it's sad, and we like to kind of feel sorry for ourselves. But sometimes we can get so caught up in ourselves, that we kind of miss out on things. There are so many people that are hurting, and we can get such a lift by helping other people. I know that this isn't always possible. But I bet that you're a very sweet girl with a huge heart, and if you push down those feelings, and suppress those natural desires to help people because you're caught up with yourself, it can really bring you down.

But if you need a friend, need advice, or anything, don't hesitate to send a message.

No. It is always easier if a girl (or guy for future references) had a father but its not necessary. A good friend of mine had a shitty father that walked out on her when she was little and she is well off. Emotionally stable, in college for nursing, long term boyfriend, EMT, jobs, etc. You'll always feel that missing gap. People who say 'yes you need a father' don't understand what its like not to have a father. It's like saying, yes you need a father because you will become a shitty person without one. It's more stable to have both parents but going through hardships makes you a stronger person in the end.

P.S. What anime do you watch?

Speaking as the father of two grown girls, I would have to say Yes! Absolutely! A girl needs a good father as much as she needs her mother. Her father is her first look at what a man should be like, and forms the basis of her attitudes towards men in her adult life. A good father will make her feel cherished, and she will come to expect that from any relationship that she enters into. Women who have had bad fathers tend to go on to have poor quality relationships as adults.

A father also provides her with a sense of security that every girl (and boy!) needs growing up, the sort of security that allows and encourages them to explore, respects their opinions and thoughts, and guides them into being the best people that they can be.

In your case, with your father passing away at such a young age, I might suggest keeping an eye out for an older role model that you can respect and trust, such as an uncle, grandfather, teacher, pastor, or what have you. Just remember that this will be a two way relationship, he has to be willing to take care of you as well. It's also ok to have more than one role model, and they don't even need to be someone you know, though a personal relationship would be better.

Above all, don't feel stupid! Your feelings are legitimate, and you have every right to them. Your needs are every bit as important as your brother's. Neither of you should be neglected in this regard.

i'm sorry about your loss <3

i think that fathers are very important because they teach girls how to understand men, and recognize real love. I am very close with my father; he taught me a lot about guys, I understand the game and taught me how to conduct myself as a lady and respect myself. if you don't have a father, another positive male figure can do this as well. so yeah I'd say a girl needs a father or at least another positive man in her live.

you're not being stupid - how you feel is never stupid! maybe you should talk to someone about how you feel because they probably don't know

I have two brothers and two sisters, and I would say we're all closer to our mother, but we all still need our father.

I generally don't go to my dad with my problems, but he's given me the best life lessons. I've always been really shy, and he's the one who tells me to speak my mind and not care what anyone else thinks. Plus, I always end up arguing with my mother whenever I try to talk to her about important things like my major--or even my religious views--and I recently realized that I can talk to my dad about my future and my beliefs without him passing judgment. I may not always like what he has to say, but at least he listens to me and responds calmly. I definitely have an attachment to my mom since I spent a lot of time with her growing up, but I've become so much like my dad. When I was younger, I didn't feel like my dad played a huge role in my life, but now I really appreciate having him around.

Well, TheRomantic pretty much explained everything lol.
Yes, fathers give you security/stability [don't get me wrong, mothers do too, but fathers are still important for that]. I just think it's a lot better in the long run if you have both of your parents there for you.
I think you can still be just fine without one, but it's a lot harder.
Basically, don't ever believe that your feelings are stupid, there are no wrong feelings. If you feel like you need one, that's what matters. :]

oh my goodness yes girls need a father! I get along so much better with my dad than with my mom. I honestly don't know where my life would be without my dad. it is okay to feel sad and alone without a father, I know I would feel the exact same way. some people just think girls are a lot more emotional, which is true, so they don't want to confront the issue there. its okay to miss your dad. fathers are a huge part of your life, and you have every right to be sad and alone. but you have to know that life can go on, and it can still be happy even without a father. I hope I have helped. I'm sorry for your loss. good luck.