Male.
Lack of emotional intimacy from anyone. Really difficult making proper, deep friendships.
Resultant chronic loneliness.
Pressure (ingrained since birth) to stifle emotions, stiff upper lip etc.
Trying not to pass this bullshit down to my son.
Thinking about this makes always makes me wonder if I should even marry and have children because I don’t want to be a father like my dad but deep down I feel I will exactly be like my dad if I become a father.
Male. Lack of emotional intimacy from anyone. Really difficult making proper, deep friendships. Resultant chronic loneliness. Pressure (ingrained since birth) to stifle emotions, stiff upper lip etc. Trying not to pass this bullshit down to my son.
Thinking about this makes always makes me wonder if I should even marry and have children because I don’t want to be a father like my dad but deep down I feel I will exactly be like my dad if I become a father.