What should I do when my relationship with my father is so complicated?

Relationships between parents and newly adult children can be difficult. Both sides are trying to find ways to respect the new dynamics and sometime the lines become blurred. I think that your dad may be trying to respect your new found independence and would likely be ok with you just expressing your feelings.

As far as mom is concerned again just talk to her tell here what you are feeling and go from there.

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