What do you say to someone you wish you have a better relationship with?

My dad & I have an awkward relationship. We didn't get along for many of my teen years. Frankly I just didn't want anything to do with him (my parents where divorce, I lived w/ my mom, she talked a lot of BS about him & I believed it what she said.) recently, I've personally apologized for the situation. He accepted my apology but never apologized himself & I think he made a mistake too by letting a 16 yo boy run the relationship (I feel like it was easier for him to give up on me & that's what he did.) Things are better, we've had minimal talking for 2 years. Heres what bothers me. I live with my two sisters (one older, one younger) and he pays their bills for them. Rent, phone, gave them cars, pays their car insurance. He has NEVER paid one thing for me so when bill due dates roll around I'm the only one actually working to fork over money. They talk him up to be this great guy and i really want to see that but I cant get past feeling like he doesnt appreciate me like he does them. We talk, but we don't talk unless I call or write him, and I just want to be able to email him or call him and say "what's up" without feeling awkward. BTW; I'm 23 now.

Public Comments

1. he is hurtin them not helpin them unless they find a man they will be whores on the lookout to find someone to pay their way thru life
2. Your feelings toward him are going to be awkward and little mad but you cant exactly blame the man for not knowing how to handle the situation. And i mean if you really want to get the point across you have toi let him know straight out how it affects you and dont hold back. Just be honest and out front. I had the same issue and now after talking to my dad, our relationship is alot better. Best of Luck.
3. He's punishing you for not being accepting of him. And he's rewarding them for overlooking his behavior. I don't agree with your mom running him down to you, but he should understand that his own actions caused the distance between you. Regardless of your behavior when you were younger, he was the adult.