How frequently did your Dad sooth and calm you effectively when you became distressed, upset, or overwhelmed growing up?

Guru Age: 40

Same as my other question but this time for your dad.

When you were distressed, upset and/or overwhelmed with things growing up was your dad there for you when you needed her to calm and soothe you?

If you didn't have a dad but instead a caregiver/guardian that can suffice too for this poll.

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How frequently did your mom sooth and calm you effectively when you became distressed, upset, or overwhelmed growing up? ↗

Here's my other question for moms instead of dads

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melanieeeB Follow
Guru Age: 30 , mho 36%

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Since my biological father was just in my life since I was 6 I can't remember much, I just remember him getting angry and violent when I was distressed

My stepfather, who was in my life since I was 8, was never a father figure to me so he wouldn't be there for me either and more annoyed at me when I needed someone to calm me down or when I was a teen blame me for being "difficult"

But my favorite uncle was the best!🩷
He would always just cuddle me and tell me funny stories that he made up and would chill with me for hours

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  How often was your uncle in your life? did he live where you lived? or did he have to visit?
  
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- melanieeeB
  
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  He still lives in the neighbor city and came to visit every few weeks
  
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- Still-alive
  
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  Do you feel like your dad not being there like your mom has had an effect on you? like do you get anxiety? depression? or did you have those and got over them? what do you think?
  
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- melanieeeB
  
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  No not having him in my life was always a blessing to me
  
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- Still-alive
  
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  so would you say your uncle was like a father figure for you growing up?
  
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- melanieeeB
  
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  No, he was a uncle but he and my other uncle were the only real men in my life
  
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Sour-rose Follow
Guru Age: 29 , mho 43%

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All right, so opposite to my mom, my dad wasn't there. Now hold on, I know mah funkin' dad. He is now old, wish he died by now because medical problem, and did his funkin' best. He built me a treehouse that I used for 3 days and... finished. :c (sorry dad) He got me video games, he got me toys, he got me all he could when he worked to make me happy. So he's didn't sooth me as much as my mom but with him still being alive, he has done things for me I couldn't have done or afforded alone. <3

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NostalgiaSenpi Follow
Explorer Age: 33

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My dad has been an anchor, someone I can rely on when I need advice or just someone to talk to.

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  How frequently did your mom sooth and calm you effectively when you became distressed, upset, or overwhelmed growing up? ↗
  
  and mom?
  
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FunkyMonkee Follow
Master Age: 56

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942 opinions shared on Family & Friends topic.

Maybe once or twice. He was the biggest CAUSE of my distress!!

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LaFemmeFatale_1 Follow
Guru Age: 27 , mho 45%

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My dad used to hug me, kiss me, tell me how much he loved me and how much he believed in me.

He used to read me fairytales as well.

I feel like I am blessed to have a dad like him.

If I ever did anything good in life it’s because I always had his support and he always believed in me. It always gave me the power and I always felt like a supergirl because that’s what he always have thought I was.

I love him a lot.

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  very sweet
  
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  And he’s probably the reason I feel like I am a bit spoiled. He always made sure I had everything I wanted. Not just material things, but everything in my life.
  
  He made me feel like I was the coolest girl on Earth.
  
  There was nothing impossible for me. He always taught me that nothing is unreachable as long as I want and he’s a very important person in my life.
  
  If not his belief in me, I wouldn’t be half of the person I am today.
  
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Dinklex3 Follow
Guru Age: 30 , mho 35%

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443 opinions shared on Family & Friends topic.

As a kid I liked my dad more than my mom, lmao. (They’re even now)
Pretty frequently.
He was the one who’d sneak us snacks, ride the carnival rides with us, take us to the park, go on walks, pick us up from school, and just do dumb goofy shit with us.
He was a stay at home dad for a period of time though. Even before that, he’d still spoil us.

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Apulu_Imback Follow
Explorer Age: 15 , mho 40%

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He's there always for me, no matter what. He just wants me to be a good person, nothing else.

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  very nice. :)
  
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Pink2000 Follow
Master Age: 24

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1.3K opinions shared on Family & Friends topic.

Well when I’m overwhelmed I start to cry and he would tell me I act like a little kid or a brat but he was always there for me if I needed him no matter what. I miss him.

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  i recall your question. my condolences.
  
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menina Follow
Master Age: 31 , mho 49%

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1.1K opinions shared on Family & Friends topic.

He was the reason why I became distressed, upset and overwhelmed. So, never...

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  Sorry to hear it. :/
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  menina
  
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  Thank you.
itsalyssaagain Follow
Xper 7 Age: 26

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My dads really good at calming me down because he breaks things down logically for me. I need that being emotional and all.

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  How frequently did your mom sooth and calm you effectively when you became distressed, upset, or overwhelmed growing up? ↗
  
  don't forget the one for mom too
  
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- itsalyssaagain
  
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  Done
  
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ilikesnow Follow
Xper 5 Age: 18 , mho 51%

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well he's always in china for work so he's not really here most of the time, but whenever i text him saying i need help then he always helps when possible :)

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trinibaddie Follow
Xper 3 Age: 16 , mho 37%

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I have a dad, he lives with us but barley has a relationship with me. I wish I had a dad that could calm me.

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TrueConfection Follow
Guru Age: 48 , mho 43%

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537 opinions shared on Family & Friends topic.

Never ever ever. We became closer after I was an adult.

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SnowedIn Follow
Master Age: 50 , mho 37%

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Way more often than my mom.

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  Do you feel like your mom not being there as often as your dad had an effect on you? like do you get anxiety? depression? what do you think?
  
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  Neither anxiety nor depression. It was just what was. Made me try to be more nurturing, sympathetic, empathetic, and compassionate.
  
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GoodGuyBreakingBad Follow
Master Age: 56

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3.6K opinions shared on Family & Friends topic.

Sometimes

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douride2 Follow
Master Age: 46

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1.6K opinions shared on Family & Friends topic.

My father was always there for me.

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  How frequently did your mom sooth and calm you effectively when you became distressed, upset, or overwhelmed growing up? ↗
  
  and mom?
  
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- douride2
  
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  Check it out.
  
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lottiebannotie Follow
Xper 6 Age: 25

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My dad always tried he was and is in my corner

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  How frequently did your mom sooth and calm you effectively when you became distressed, upset, or overwhelmed growing up? ↗
  
  And mom?
  
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- lottiebannotie
  
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  Not so much
  
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petitedollbabee Follow
Guru Age: 22 , mho 50%

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346 opinions shared on Family & Friends topic.

Never. Even now as an adult he doesn’t.

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LazerBean Follow
Master Age: 24 , mho 40%

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453 opinions shared on Family & Friends topic.

Just as much as my mom.

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leahzrc Follow
Guru Age: 22

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419 opinions shared on Family & Friends topic.

Never had he ever

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  How frequently did your mom sooth and calm you effectively when you became distressed, upset, or overwhelmed growing up? ↗
  
  And mom?
  
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- leahzrc
  
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  Never
  
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Jmmmfi4 Follow
Guru Age: 42

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551 opinions shared on Family & Friends topic.

Never he was a piece of shit

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