[Allnamestakenlol]

I've only interacted with my mom in-person or by phone call maybe a dozen times over the past 30 years, despite her living less than an hour away. Never met my father. It doesn't really bother me any, but apparently my mom is entering into the "lonely old lady" phase of her life and, since her and my brother are no longer speaking to each other after one too many political battles on facebook (she's a lefty and he's a righty), which is pretty fucking dumb (the reason, as well as talking politics with family), she's now dropping the guilt trips on me. She raised me to not be big on family, so she really only has herself to blame, but whatever. What about the rest of you? Are you all living the Hallmark dream?

 

[Calcium]

Yeah, we've always had a good relationship. I still see 'em a few times a week. My mother-in-law is like a second mother to me, but we only get to see her a few times a year. Never met my father-in-law, though. From what I understand he's a bit of a prick.

 

[Grinchy]

My dad was quite the asshole when I was growing up, but you get to a point in life where you just think eh he was out in the jungle trying to keep a family afloat and was stressed and pissed at the world. It doesn't excuse a lot of it, and I witness other parents supporting and caring for their children in ways that are vastly different from the way my parents did, but I'm not holding that grudge for life.

He has chilled out a lot as he's gotten older and I've made it a point to keep us connected. His own dad spent the last years of his life alone in a tiny apartment with no one wanting to interact with him. I didn't want to see the same happen for my dad, but that's the path he was on. So we have a pretty decent relationship these days and I talk to him pretty regularly on the phone but we text just about daily. We share some interests so it's easy to strike up conversation, but unfortunately I only really get to see him once per year.

 

[TaySan]

I live with them so yeah I am close. My father can be a bit of an asshole due to his pain and misery 24/7, but now with his two hip surgeries, he's much happier now.

 

[Epic Nemesis]

Extremely close, see them a few times a week and am in constant communication with them.

I'm the youngest of 4 so was a big time mamas boy until way too late in life.

I'm not the closest to my dad on account of him working abroad the majority of my childhood but I'm eternally grateful for the sacrifices he made for us to live as pampered a life as possible. I really gained an appreciation for him and what he did for us when I had my first kid while we lived abroad and had to spend a month without her when she was a newborn.

 

[and 3 others]

Decently. More so my mom than my dad. I see them maybe once a month on average. They live 40 minutes away from me.

 

[CloudNull]

Not really. My Dad is a peace of shit who used to beat my mom and oldest brother. I stopped talking to him in the 5th grade and my oldest brother(rip) was more of a dad to me than my real dad.

My mom had to raise 5 kids on her own and I still talk to her weekly but only see her about twice a year. Even though we talk I feel like it's very superficial and not real. My wife's family is who I get along with the most. When I hang with them I get to let my guard down, smoke and just chill out.

 

[DESTROYA]

My MOM is the typical older Greek lady and loves to cook everyday so I see her daily , unfortunately my DAD passed away last year but we were also very close .
I dont live very far and love her so much so I go check on her daily to see how she's doing and if she needs anything , mow the lawn in summer , rake in the fall , dig her out from a winter storm , I would do that even without the free dinner every night.

 

[quickwhips]

Pretty close with both. I hope I can stay even closer with my kids.

 

[teezzy]

Mom is dead
Dad is decent, all things considered
Bought him an air fryer for Christmas

 

[King of Foxes]

air fryer for Christmas

 

[p_banned]

No.

 

[Stifler's Mom]

They are both dead since over 25 years now.

No idea what would have been if they were still alive, but I kind of miss them, especially at Christmas.

 

[Stifler's Mom]

No.

This needs the D-Pad logo somewhere....

 

[p_banned]

I love my aunt and try to take care of her, her daughter is a 50yo crazy meth head. The latter had all her teeth removed this year... I'm alone for xmas like most years. Parents were absent from most of my life, trying to reconnect. They give me money but it doesn't replace an actual relationship.

 

[Ferdinand the Cowfish]

I live about 30 minutes from my parents so I see them a couple of times a week.

I grew up living next door to my grandparents and my uncle so seeing extended family on a regular basis is normal for me. Not that I would want to live right next door to my parents, but it's nice to live close enough to drop in on them on a regular basis.

 

[p_banned]

BTW I don't have any negative things about my parents if it sounded that way. My dad was an orphan, didn't have enough food growing up and was brought up by an older sister. Mother was molested by her alcoholic dad so was always removed from reality. I left at 15 for private college/university. Reconnected about 5 years ago.

 

[Cryptek]

Yes, I was close to my dad. Him passing away on November 19th is really hitting me. I miss talking to him and watching Columbo with him and everything. Everything is so surreal right now.

 

[Zefah]

Decently. More so my mom than my dad. I see them maybe once a month on average. They live 40 minutes away from me.

Exact same situation here.

 

[Arkam]

I have a great relationship ship with them. They are in their late 70's and retired in Florida. I see them a couple times a year. I am at their house for Christmas right now.

 

[teezzy]

I live about 30 minutes from my parents so I see them a couple of times a week.

I grew up living next door to my grandparents and my uncle so seeing extended family on a regular basis is normal for me. Not that I would want to live right next door to my parents, but it's nice to live close enough to drop in on them on a regular basis.

Yeah I try and check in on my dad as often as I can. I'm blessed to have a house less than 5 miles away from him. Makes it easier.

Things have been weird since my mom passed. There's a lot of things my dad did which I'm forcing myself to forgive him for. I don't want any bad blood when I eventually lose him too. Puts life into perspective, that's for sure

 

[SpartanN92]

Yes. I love my both parents to death, though unfortunately my wife doesn't care for them so that makes things weird.

I chat with them on the phone several times per week, FaceTime them with my kiddos, and we usually see each other in person about once a month. They live 3.5 hours away but we are moving next month so that will unfortunately put us further away at 6.5 hours but oh well. They are pretty devoted grandparents so I doubt the extra distance will change much.

 

[Torrent of Pork]

I support my paternal grandmother, and live with her while I handle the mortgage I aim to pay off before I inherit the property.

My dad is the stereotypical nice middle-class, good-natured white guy.

My mom is Florida Woman who got her shit together after her 2nd DUI.

 

[Bonfires Down]

My mom is a control freak and I'm a people pleaser so that's a recipe for disaster. I still see them but I have to limit it for my own sanity.

 

[Soodanim]

As I've gotten older I've realised how lucky I've been to have such good parents. I've seen people lose theirs or not have both, and I get to tell mine how much I appreciate them while they're still here. It's a gift you don't always appreciate when you're young when it's been normal for you, but I've definitely taken on board the advice of telling people how you feel today because you might not get a chance tomorrow.