How do you make your dad understand how you feel?

Here are a few ideas about what to talk about:

1. Talk about everyday stuff. Make it a habit to talk to your parent about regular things from your day.
2. Talk about a problem you’re going through.
3. Talk about something you’re worried about.
4. Talk about your feelings.
5. Spend time doing things you both enjoy.

How do I tell my dad to back off?

Let them know that they should not panic and that you appreciate their concern but that you really need some time for yourself. Tell your parents if they can’t respect the boundaries you are setting you will need to take a longer “time out” and that cutting off communication with them is not in anyone’s best interest.

How to know if you are not as smart as you think?

7 Signs You’re Not As Smart As You Think You Are 1. You’re more of a talker than a listener. 2. You show off only the good stuff and make some up. 3. You’re always in the middle of a storm. 4. You discourage people instead of lifting them up.

How can you tell if your father is a narcissist?

Some people get mad and yell a lot. Dad could hurt you with his anger. It cut to the bone. Dad could be aloof and unsympathetic. Narcissists often have a hard time experiencing empathy; they often disregard and invalidate how others feel.

What did dad do to make me feel important to him?

Dad did what he wanted when dealing with you. Narcissists don’t step into someone else’s shoes very often. He did things with you that he enjoyed; maybe you did as well. Dad wanted you to look great to his friends and colleagues. You were most important to him when he could brag about you; sad but true.

How would you describe dad’s personality in your own words?

Dad was self-centered and pretty vain. He had an inflated sense of self-importance that led him to believe he was superior and entitled to only the best. Dad used people for his own good. He would take advantage of others, to the point of exploiting them when it suited him.