Reply #17: My father had a job where he could have spent lots and lots of time with us

[Arugula Latte]

but he chose to pursue solo pursuits like reading, playing with his computer, and riding his bike alone. I always felt like any time he had to do something like drive me to an activity he resented it. I can't imagine what it would have been like to grow up with a father who loved to be with you and play with you.

But, then, most of the dads of that generation that I knew (my friends' dads) left a lot to be desired. I was left with a very negative opinion of men after I came out on the other side of adolescence, and it took me a long time to overcome that.