My dad is obessed with me is that normal?

ok i don't know but i think my dad is obsessed with me, i don't live with him and i'm 18. He calls or texts me so much telling me how he how he loves me sooooo much he does this like everyday and multiple times he always wants to know everything about me...he asks me all the time do you love me ? like all the time...he has told me before he had a dream he made out with me....he like crys all the time if he just talks about me like when i was little.... he has NEVER done anything sexual to me , he is a great dad but it is scaring me i never met anyone whose dad actslike that...is it normal?

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Based on 235 votes (45 yes)
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  • maya617

    i think its creepy that he had a dream about making out with u..... that doesn't sound normal to me.

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  • dontlookatme

    I think he loves you.

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  • theshytrovert

    &^^%$ no. That is not normal. Your Dad needs some help.

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  • Alaskaraven

    To have that dream is one thing-- to tell you about it??? He is "throwing it out there" to see if you'll respond. BAD.

    You didn't mention whether or not you look like your mother... He may be seeing a younger her.

    He sounds like he likes young women, is sexually attracted to you, and really needs to grow up. He should know - common sense should dictate-- that he has crossed the line. I would tell him you will be changing your number if he calls you more than 3 times a week.

    Dad or not, some men are just asses.

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  • karmalass

    I had the same problem, and it made me feel very uncomfortable. If you can tell him that he is making you feel uncomfortable that might help him to realize that he needs to stop obsessing with you.
    I know you don't want to make him feel bad, but he's making you feel bad and needs to know that.
    Boundaries are important.

    My dad made me angry because I was the one who had to set the boundaries and he should have known better than to make me have to do that.

    Just know you aren't alone, and that it's not your fault.

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  • pompeylad1988

    he obviously wants to be close to u so just get him alone fuck him and be done with it

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  • Mersaphe

    He obviously really cares about you. Like you said he's never attempted to do anything sexual. That's a good sign and means that you might be misinterpreting his innocent attachment to his daughter as perverted feelings.

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  • felitmignon101

    I didnt grow up with my dad but he use to cry & tell me he loved me . Due to the fact my mom & he seperated 6 months after i was born but never did he make a pass or think about me in a sexual way . Thats sick & he really needs some help. Damn my dad was a big drinker but never that.
    & Fuck the crazy incest bithch that told u to fuck him she needs mo help then all of us.

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  • zchristian

    thats the opposide of my dad i still think he cares about me but i rarely hear from him

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  • ginathecutie1

    That doesn't sound normal to me and that dream. He could end up doing stuff to u. He might be a great dad to u but he still could end up doing something sexual...

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  • Pilot

    Ummm! This is cute. I bet your dad is going through mid-life changes. He's more likely alone and lonely and discovered his own distance in reality relating to own existence. Don't reject him! That's bad news and can have serious psychological problems. This is about proper communication between you two and you stepping outside your world for a sec to help channel your dad back to him ol' self. Nothing wrong with being a big girl and supportive 'as we all eventually go through life changes.'

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  • This sounds really complicated, and I think your dad needs professional help, and unfortunately, you are being deeply affected as well, so that means now you will need professional help to deal with it. It's his problem, but it is messing with you obviously. Go get some help.

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  • Are you serious your dad is crazy.
    The dream creeped me out alot and should creep you out to.
    Once you're prepared to leave his house block him on your phone and go to different state and never talk to that incest, pedophile.
    Texts you all the time
    always says he loves you (dads always love their daughters though)
    -had dream about you that you were making out.
    Doesn't that creep the living shit out of you.
    I fear for you that he is getting ready for a sexual offence, not to sound dark.
    But your dad is fucked up and obsessed, you're his cocaine

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  • Marshall_Mathers

    ...Although, the dream of him, making out wih you, scare's me, a bit...

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  • Marshall_Mathers

    He probably just misses you, and worrie's about you. I'm a dad, and I know how this stuff goes. (though I don't text my daughter AS much about "loving me") But I do text and call her a few time's a day. Maybe just sit down with him and have a talk and maybe just ask him for some space. He should understand.If not...Than I'm not really sure, Hope this helps! (somewhat, atleast..)

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  • MooseEyes

    This worries me quite a lot....are you doing ok?
    Your father is obviously having some problems, I'm not sure if they are involving you or more with his work/life, or possibly his girlfriends, financial?
    Please be careful with this, you are his daughter, and of course you care about him so very deeply...feelings can become very intense.
    I would suggest not being alone with him if he continues to mention his dreams of you, sexual in content or not.
    If you are still in school, seek your counselor for advice.
    Possibly a meeting with a psychiatrist or psychologist with both of you present, to find out what is happening in his life that you may not be aware of.
    This seems to be more about him than about you at this point in time.
    Just be aware, as I'm sure you are, that he is a man, and has feelings, needs and desires, and that he is your father as well. This can be overwhelming for some men in this position/situation.
    He may be under intense pressure at work, with his personal life or having medical problems that you are not aware of.
    Of course, it is inappropriate for him to bring up his fantasies, his dreams or any thoughts of you that may be sexual in nature.
    I hope this was of some help to you.

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    • Thank you Dr phil for that meaningful heartfelt explination of the male humans feelings.

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  • Parent love. I would kill my dad if he was like that (too over the top). I like my dad the way he is.

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  • Justsomthin

    My dad is just caring all about homework. He doesn't care when i date when i go back to my mom's (Yes my parents are divorced.) its all about homework... -_-

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  • Yeah sounds like it is you who needs to gently set some limits & let him know how his behaviour is affecting you. Is there something that happened that has traumatized him & made him fearful of losing you or something?

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    • arizonaicedtea

      him and my got a divorce when i was 13 thats all i can think of..

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      • OK so what is scaring/upsetting you then is just that he is losing it & going over board around you.

        As the first post said, set boundaries - which means setting some limits. This will be hard, but he'll survive & learn how to behave appropriately & you'll be better off for it.

        Do let him know how you feel in short phrases, not long dialogues. "I don't like being obsessed over."

        Don't answer every & all texts or calls - maybe just do one a day, or every second day. If he starts blubbering, change the subject, or walk away. Same if he gets too personal. Tell him to talk with his girlfriend.

        The advice from karmalass is very good. And I think you will probably need to set boundaries mostly by your behaviour towards him, not pleading or talking in out.

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        • * it out.

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          • boomerdude

            As a dad myself I can see him being obsessed in a way because of your age... I DREAD the day my little girl gets to that age... I plan on buying a big fence and a shotgun lol....so that part I do get...but the dream?? NO FREAKIN WAY!!... thats a sickness.. (A) to actually have a dream like that and (B) to actually tell you!! like wtf!

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            • Sure the growing up & leaving the nest has its challenges for everyone. But the slightly over protective Dad whose interest in their daughter's life and well being is at heart & who puts his foot in it now and then isn't what she's talking about.

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      • cooldavid

        I think its normal for dads to obsess about their daughters, especially as teenagers who are dating, making their own choices and being generally more independent than when they were kids. In this case, it seems like your dad thinks there are some mixed signals?

        Even though it's "taboo", a cute, flirty girl can have an affect on her own father. Has your dad been dating? Does he usually go for younger women?

        Either way, it seems that you need to change the relationship to make it work for you...more space or whatever. Once you start bringing your boyfriends around, I think he'll see that you don't like relationships that are that intense.

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        • arizonaicedtea

          yea the thing is he does date younger girls since my mom, his gf now is six years older then me...and i have brought bfs around him

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  • darkwolf7490

    Maybe he just worrys about u alot i mean i dont know much about dealing with dads because i dont get along with mine but thats beside the point hes ether worrys about u or theres something more there but u could always ask him y he does it

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