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

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jan 7, 2021
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Maybe try speaking to him about why he may be thinking you hate him in the first place and it sounds like he has caused you somethings in the past and he thinks you hate him for it. I will also suggest that you do something for him so he knows you really do care about him and your not just saying it
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Profile: starryblue
starryblue on Mar 11, 2021
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well, i think the best you can do is show him that you care, small gestures and clear actions of love and appreciation go a long way :) for instance, checking on him when he may not be doing the best, nifty gifties here and there, any sort of small communication, or big things too, can help as well ! if you've told him once, you can always tell him again- and most importantly, just keep trying- it's good to let him know that you care, and your determination will go a long way. i wish you good luck !
Profile: niceVision4145
niceVision4145 on Mar 17, 2021
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First of all, I would try to find why my father would think that I hate him ? A conversation in needed to find that which would be the first step. If I am able to find out the reason I would give myself to understand the cause of the problem. Also the fact that my father is not believing me is another issue that needs to be addressed. Would like to know what is the reason for this disbelief. After finding out these answers specifically, I would set up a time as per convenience to have a conversation to split up entire matter and take one thing at a time to go over the entire issue, until a conclusion is reached.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Mar 18, 2021
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It can be hard to express yourself to someone, but they do not believe you. You have to try not to blame yourself for your father thinking that you hate him. It really sounds like it is essential to you that your father stops thinking that you hate him. However, what other way do you think you can explore to make him stop thinking you hate him? Or which other way do you think you can show him that you do not hate him. Finally, why do you think your father thinks that you hate him even after you have told him that you do not?
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Mar 18, 2021
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I will try to make him happy by doing things he likes without making a big deal about it and try to keep him from worrying from my side. If sometimes we get to have a talk I will sympathy him and try yo convince him that I don't hate him. It is important to make him feel supportive from my side. If we don't get a talk then I'd try to help him out in different chores or do somethings in his place like getting water or dropping sister to school etc. Even if I can't say it in words I will try to say it with my actions that I don't hate him.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 16, 2021
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There are many ways to make someone feel love, but usually the way at which you show them has to be in a way that they’re comfortable with, their own “love” language. Everyone has a way at which they like to be treated, and sometimes words aren’t very impactful, so you actually have to show them through action. Example, if you know that taking care of him and watching over him is what makes him feel loved, then go right ahead and do that. Another example, if you know that he simply likes to be checked up on, even a simple text to check on him or remind him you’re there could suffice (:
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Anonymous on Apr 30, 2021
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I will ask him questions why he believes I hate him. Also, I will discuss with him about things he thinks I can improve. In relationship with our loved one's communication is always important. It is always good to improve relationship with people. When people are important for us, we have to work on ourselves and make sure that we don't destroy our relationship with people close to us. As a christian, I believe it is important to pray for people, and always seek God and speak life to our relationships in order to have strong relationship
Profile: Dominear
Dominear on May 6, 2021
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Try and show him you care so that he understands you don’t hate him and tell him how you truly feel explain and express yourself to give him a better understanding and try and find out why he’s feels that you don’t like him so that the problem can be fixed and also so that he can stop feeling as if you don’t don’t care about him and when you tell him you don’t hate him he will believe you and not feel as though you do because he will be then had a better understanding from you having express
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 15, 2021
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You've probably heard the cliche saying that "actions speak louder than words." Sometimes, when we do something that hurts another person and makes them think we hate them, the best way to make it better is by apologizing, and then behaving in ways that prove our apology is sincere. It's the same thing in the other direction. We might tell someone we love them, but if we continuously act in ways that are unloving (e.g. ignoring them, saying mean things to them), they it's unlikely that they'll believe we truly love them. In your case, your father thinks you hate him. What do you want him to think you feel towards him? If, instead of hate, you want him to think that you love him, show him love in your actions (e.g., making time for long conversations with him, dropping off some homemade cookies, inviting him over for dinner). If you want him to think that you're indifferent towards him, be polite and keep your boundaries firm. It might be helpful to explain to him why you've set your boundaries and why it's important to you that they be maintained, so that he can see where you're coming from. Our words only do so much. Actions can send a much stronger message.
Profile: LinaMoon
LinaMoon on May 21, 2021
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The only thing you can do is try your best to make sure your actions match your words. Unfortunately, your father has to come to the conclusion you don't hate him on his own because for some reason your reassurance doesn't feel like enough proof. Always remember that it's more of an issue he's having with himself, not so much with you. He may feel guilty or worried about your relationship and is looking for you to tell him you still care, but because he's not working on the root of his insecurities, it doesn't ease any of his worries. It may feel like your responsibility to fix but at the end of the day, as long as you're being kind and loving (if that's what you want to do) then there's not much else to do besides providing that reassurance. Hopefully this will be over soon
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