Conversations with Dad

My father and I were talking not too long ago about relationships. This was one of those out of the blue talks that you expect to not hear about in your mid twenties. He sat me down on the couch this past Wednesday and wanted to share some stories pertaining to my mother before they split up.

He asked me was I in a relationship before he began his story. I said no, he doesn't know I am gay! He began on telling me different things that my mom and he used to fight about. Things like: cooking, cleaning, shopping, spare time usage and a host of other behavioral things that came up in arguments and disputes. The base of the story is that not all relationships are destined for doom. They are not all glamour, peaches and cream either! He stated and I distinctly remembered hearing him say that each relationship is different and they each come with its own manual. Only me and my partner can read this manual and correctly interpret it. Don't look for anyone to explain your relationship because they will have you doing something you may not have done in the first place!

I sat there and I listened like a 5 year old getting a lecture from his parents. I was so attentive. I just received a life lesson! I thought I would share this. You never know who needs to hear some things sometime!