How to Repair a Father and Daughter Relationship

Many families experience difficulties that affect relationships between family members. When going through these difficult times, parents sometimes forget how arguments and insults affect children until it's too late. According to Divorce Rate.org, 50 percent of all marriages in America end in divorce. It's inevitable that there are strained relationships between fathers and daughters, but it's never too late to repair relationships if both parties are willing to try.

Instructions

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      Talk about the resentment and what caused the problem. Sometimes, when people have a falling-out, they misinterpret situations or things are said in the heat of the moment that they didn't mean. Establish why each person is upset in order to move on. Be completely honest. This could be your last chance to make a difference in your father/daughter relationship.

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      Learn to forgive your father for what he'ss done. He is only human and humans inevitably make mistakes. If you believe he is truly sorry for what he's done and has done everything he can to show you that he is, try to treat the past as the past. According to Psychologist Karen Nixon, forgiveness means letting go, even if it seems difficult. Forgiveness doesn't mean you're prepared to tolerate more inappropriate treatment, it means you're willing to try again.

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      Seek counseling if you're finding it hard to forgive your father. Sometimes it's difficult to forgive someone right away. According to Psychologist Karen Nixon, people hold on to feeling hurt as a way of protecting themselves. If you want to forgive, but find it difficult, counseling may be the answer. A counselor will listen to both sides and offer impartial advice.

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      Incorporate your father into your life if he hasn't been a constant presence. Spend time with him and when you feel more comfortable, slowly invite him into your day-to-life. As your relationship improves, you will naturally want to spend more time together.

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      Show your father affection. If he is making an effort, try to make an effort back. A hg or a kiss on the cheek will make a big difference to him. There's nothing better than a subtle reminder that things are going well, not to mention it's good for the relationship.

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