“He does not need to do anything to earn my love” may be the best thing a son can ever hear. As a father, I can only stand by and applaud this. I have met so many men in my life who have not heard this from their dads.
I have lived in many places, making dozens of friends along the way. However, that long friend list always reduces to a handful after a few years. “When it comes to friends,” repeats one guy whose dad’s words hit hard
As a one-time classroom teacher, I spent hours settling disputes between elementary students who didn’t get along. Sadly, this theme can present itself in adult life, though the repercussions are worse.
In an age of narcissism and influencers, experiencing malice from strangers is common online. Ironically, the more popular some people are with the majority; the worse the minority views them.
Several contributors agree that life becomes much easier when you live for yourself and your loved ones. “Don’t be afraid of what people think of you,” suggests one user whose dad understood the pitfalls of social pressure.