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I’m 36 male, good relationship with both my parents. I’d say I have been a good son, never drama or any fallouts or anything. My father however is a bit of a narcissist, he’s always right and it’s his way or no way. Had a strict upbringing growing up with a few beats thrown in there by dad. But I’ve never resented him for it, he’s never had a father himself and so I’d get that he had no idea how to parent. In gatherings, I’m usually quite talkative and some people have said they find me funny. My mother and I, we laugh all the time. I can make her laugh so much, full blown belly laughter for ages. Same goes with my wife and friends. But never have I made my father laugh in my 36 years! I’d get a maybe a little umph but that’s it. I have never made my father laugh uncontrollably. My father however is genuinely a really funny guy, when I’m with him and his mates he’s the life of the party, making everyone laugh. I’ve also seen him belly laugh with his friends, so I know he’s got it in him. Why is it that I can’t make my father laugh? Has anyone else dealt with this, or am I crazy? It’s a weird question, but I think imagine living life never having made my dad actually laugh really loudly. I find that really sad submitted by /u/Ok-Flatworm6098

Originally posted by u/Ok-Flatworm6098 on r/AskMen