He had very poor relational skills, resorted to passive-aggressive behaviors, and couldn’t communicate his feelings well. My own father (now deceased) could be a very difficult person. My friend could barely stand to be in his presence. He was manipulative, self-absorbed, and often inappropriate. He was sane enough that he appeared “normal” - but he really had the emotional maturity of a teenager. I have another friend whose father had a borderline mental illness. She has spent a lifetime trying to win her mother’s love and approval, but her efforts are consistently met with coldness and disapproval. Of course, it is extremely painful for my friend. But the member of her family treats her atrociously. My friend is one of the kindest, most loving, self-aware people on the planet. I was talking with a friend this week who was telling me about some encounters with a relative.
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