... I'd instantly throw all of them away just to hear my father tell me that he loves me. In July 2015, I was in hospital and my father stayed with me during the night once, and just before I fell asleep I said quitetly "I love you dad" and he responded with "goodnight". He's never hugged me, kissed me, nothing. When I ask my mum for advice she tells me that he loves me so much and he treasures me but it doesn't feel like that. I've always asked him to go places with me but he would rather watch football. My grandad (his father) has just been diagnosed with lung cancer and a few months to live, as much as this sound horrible, I felt 1% happy, that maybe we could get to spend more time together and talk about things, so far we've started going to see my grandad at his house together and we've had some laughs whilst spending time there. I'm 15 and male, any advice on what I should say to my dad or how our relationship could be improved?
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As adolescents, we often misunderstand what our parents are trying to do for us. Sometimes its just that. A miscommunication. However, sometimes it's not that simple. There is such a thing as parents who fail their children. If your attempts to reach him fail, make sure to learn from the feelings you have now. Don't repeat the mistakes your parents make. And if he ever tries to reconcile, forgive him. It will only make you happier and healthier.