How my dad and I chill
Who would have ever thought that my dad and I would become close one day?
I never saw it coming until last holiday when I was stuck at home with him for a week.
I had never been at home with my dad alone and so I wasn’t sure how this would turn out. I knew I could not gist with him. Abi, is there any girl that gists with her dad here?
But to my surprise things turned out well. How, right?
So, I was in the sitting room one day when my dad returned from work. He gave me a bag with Suya. He said he bought it for me. This had never happened before.
And then, he sat down beside me to watch TV. He changed it to the sports channel to watch a soccer match.
As I sat there quietly eating my Suya, I got curious about why he liked soccer so much and so I asked him.
You should have seen the glow on my dad’s face after I asked him. He started to explain how his dream as a child was to become a soccer player. He then went on to tell me about the different players. He showed me how they played.
Although, I didn’t understand half of what he said, it felt so good to see my dad gist with me like we were age mates.
The next day when he got back from work he came home with some soccer CDs he wanted us to watch together. He also bought some Suya for us.
That’s how my dad and I became football buddies. It was as if this football connection opened other doors.
Next thing I knew, my dad was asking me what was my favourite thing to do. I told him dancing. He asked me to show him some of my moves. And then he showed me some moves from the 90s. It was so funny.
I was so happy that I spent that week with him. It wasn’t bad after all. I got to know him better.
Thanks to that experience my dad and I are closer now. I am so free with my dad. Sometimes I ask him things about boys and life.
I will advise young people not to sideline their dads. They are really cool. Look for something your dad likes and see if you can develop an interest in it. This way you guys can have a connection.
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guys I don't have problem with my Dad we really go along I can tell my dad anything but my mum is hard because she is always unhappy.
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
my sister is my closest family or friend
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
hi am new, nd my brother is the closest to me, we always go out 2gether, stay 2gether nd we always always have each others back.
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
my dad on point
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
my favorite family member is my sister, I love discussing my childhood memories with her.
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
Big sis I don't really know how to be really close with my dad as he's strict some times so I don't know what should I do
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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Hey Springster! Thanks for the comment. We understand how difficult it can be to get close to a strict parent but you need to know that getting close to your dad is not a day's job. You should start by offering to do things for him like serving his food, clearing his plates after eating, watching news with him or football game with him. While you are doing these things, you can have little conversations with him. You can also tell him that you want to be his "news watching partner" so he should always know that you will be there to keep him company whenever he is watching news. You will see that he may get used to this and always want you around him. If he likes to work on things like his car, generator, or an engine, offer to do it with him and be helpful. You will see that he will want to carry you along in all the things that he does and you both will become close. We hope this helps
To me I don't think it will be possible to gist with my dad
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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Hey Paris2! Thanks for the comment. Nothing is impossible. In fact, it is very possible but the only way to handle it is to start by changing your mindset. If you cannot change your mindset, trust me, you will never be able to gist with your dad. We hope this helps
my sister.We gist a lot and share our secrets and experience.
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
My sister we talk about clothes,shoes almost everything we crack jokes sharing our experience in plce is jus so fun i enjoyed my sister company alot
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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That's really great Princess,how far na how go dey go na.
I t goin well r u on fb
I t goin well r u on fb
Yes u
Yes u
NICE
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
Yea dads are really cool. My dad z troublesome bt ahhh he z sweet. I love u dad
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
some times i and my Father played but sometimes we fight so i dont have a closest person in my family members
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
I lost my dad at 9 so i am extremely close to my mum and brother
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
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Ooon sorry for dat
Ohhh! So sorry abt that dear
Cynon_inspires, sorry for the loss of your dad
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
My mum nd dad hv issues so i don't hv time to spend with my dad so painful
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
Hey Tano, I'm sorry for what you are passing through is in deed really painful.
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
Hello Friends!!!!! ☺☺☺
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
Good morning fellow springsters and big sister have a wonderful and blissful day.
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
hmm I wish I could be close to my dad
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
Hi big sis,pls advice me on hw to bring my mum nd my dad together
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
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we have the same problem tano
i wish to close wit my dad but i lost him 10yrs ago
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
the closest member of my family is my mom
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
take heart Eunice
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