Is it normal to feel guilty for not wanting to spend more time with my dad?

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I keep thinking one day I'll look back after my dad has died and wish I had spent more time with him. But right now, I always have something else to do or I don't feel like hanging out. I get the feeling he wants to spend more time together, but I keep putting it off. Also, I feel like somewhat of a failure in his eyes.
I just feel guilty about it.

Has anyone else had this type of experience?

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  • riffraffy
    7 years ago

    Guilt is motivation. A lifter will feel guilty if he skips a day at the gym, a student will feel guilty if she doesn't study. This guilt will fade in time, if you allow it. But you will be the lesser person for it.

    Spend time with your old man.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      7 years ago

      What a great comment, thank you.

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  • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk
    7 years ago

    and the cats in the cradle

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  • Olddelusionalsailor
    7 years ago

    My dad died last night.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      7 years ago

      That's awful.

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