What do I do if my father thinks I hate him even after I told him I don't?

You can't control what your father believes. Once you told him how you feel, it is up to him to choose how to respond. You have no control over others' thoughts or actions. You can ask your father if he'd like to discuss your feelings for him, but again, his response to that is his choice. You've done your part by telling him how you feel. You can elaborate on how you feel, though. If all you've told him I'd that you don't hate him, perhaps you could tell him how you DO feel toward him, rather than how you don't feel. I wish you the best of luck!

Give him space and don't try to push it. Show that you love him through actions , not from just words. Sometimes it's easy to tell but not easy to do it for real. Hence it's good if you give him some time to digest the situation and let him forget about it while you do subtle things which makes him feel that you meant what you said. We tend to take our family for granted and it hurts sometimes and as father is old will take time to come back. More than the words, action speaks so please make an effort to show it from your actions.

Do small things small gestures of caring and love like buying him some small and thoughtful gifts or just saying I love you as often as you can or sit down and have a calm chat with him about it and explain that you are doing the most you can to make him realize that you love him but he isn't realizing and there is no more that you can do and just secure the fact that you love him because sometimes parents have doubts too and that's ok sometimes people are just in need of some reassurance

Why do you think your father thinks you hate him? It sounds like you do love him and want him to know that. Do you think there is a way to show him you love him instead of just saying it? Is there something both of you enjoy doing together? Could you ask him for his help or advice? Do you think if he feels you need and respect him he’ll understand that you do love him? I’d love to know if your plans help and if not I’m always here to talk and maybe between us we can come up with a new plan. I think it’s wonderful that you love him enough to ask for help. I look forward to hearing from you.

Love manifests in action. Just telling may not work.So you can do some thing to him which he likes . Talking the topics he likes .Going out with him . Being with him.It will.take time for the people to realize love and care of.people . So be patient as you love him you can show up.him how much you love him.Be patient if he returns with hard words.Love is tested at hard times.Hold on its great to hear that you love your father. You can probably give him small gifts.A nice hug and kiss in night. Wishes during day

I think more than what you think it’s what he thinks about himself. And you could mention that in a subtle non offensive way. It could be his guilt about something or simply his view about himself. He needs help to make him see what you see in him. There are two aspects of it. One you care about him enough to change his perception of himself or you simply would like to ensure that you have made your stand clear and that’s that. The first one would need you to spent time with him to ensure that he understands where you are coming from. The second would be more like handsoff. You could refer him to a therapist or take help of another family member.

Trying to convince someone of what your feelings are for them is often an exercise in futility. Either the person chooses to believe you or they don't. If the person can honestly explain what their concern is, and you can address it, then fine. Is it possible your father has other issues going on? Maybe he's self-conscious in general, or has low self esteem? Either way, it's doubtful that even with amazing effort that you would be able to convince him otherwise. I hope your father comes around to realizing the truth, and that you both have peace!

Try to bond more with your father. It is important to try to see each other more find a reason to see him. Try to make him feel that he means to you alot. Take him out for a walk and keep talking about anything makes you both happy. Or about the issue that is making the trouble. With some activities and bonding some how it might work. You have to keep on trying.. sometimes things in life happens fpr a reason but we have to always try to know whtat going on amd reasons behind it and i hope all will be fine.

If I was in the same situation, rather than telling him this I'd show him through actions. Sometimes words are not enough to satisfy and there are many other ways to show your true feelings towards someone. Maybe your father is insecure and is seeking for extra reassurance, sometimes all someone needs to feel better is acknowledgement and to know that they are not alone. It's helpful to tell someone who thinks you hate them that you don't, but if the feeling lingers I'd try other possible ways and see how it goes from there. Hope for the absolute best.

This is a situation where it would help to show him your love instead of only telling him. Telling him was a good start but I think you should do something to show him how true what you said is. Find out what he loves and work with that. He loves food? - cook him a new recipe He likes 80s movies? - Take him to a film festival or do a movie evening Still tell him you love him, words are worth a lot but if you see he has trouble to trust you, show your love. If you stay by his side and support him he will notice.