20m, me and my dad have always had a very business like relationship. He is closed off emotionally and only really discusses business, work and finance. I’ve tried to connect with him and I’ve been emotionally open with him all my life but its like talking to a wall. I don’t ever get the same energy reciprocated. We never felt like buddies no matter how hard I’ve tried. He provides for me and supports me, but the nature of our relationship leaves this huge void. When I was a kid I had my grandpa who filled the gap. We were best buds and he was there to guide me and act as a male role model. He died during my first month of highschool and I ended up socially isolating and kept to myself until university. I don’t really know where to go from here. I’m socially clueless in group settings and was never taught how to even approach relationships. I’m struggling a lot with confidence and trying to figure out what my values are and how I want to pursue my life. I really need some kind of guidance. submitted by /u/UncleFergonisson
Originally posted by u/UncleFergonisson on r/AskMen
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