I wonder the same thing, but he does seem like he still wants a relationship with me despite the fact that I am gay and he doesn’t like it. He hasn’t said or done anything hurtful to me lately. The last time he did was when he found out I am dating a girl and not a guy. That was 2 or 3 months ago. But since I stopped talking to him, and then called and talked to him a few days ago he seems to learn to accept me and he doesn’t say anything mean to me. So I think that is a good start on his part. I understand that if he does this again, that I should not keep talking to him or at least have a relationship with him anymore. It is not healthy to have a relationship with anyone who is hurtful and I acknowledge that. I have stopped talking to very many people who have hurt me for hurting me in some way or another. But its my dad, and in my heart and mind he deserves one more chance. I think you might have misread that part Anita, If not I apologize I was really tired last night when I wrote that. I do accept all people, but if anyone disrespects me than I don’t see a reason to treat them with respect. It is not ok to disrespect anyone, but what I mean is if I am disrespected by someone I speak up for myself and let them know that what they said or did is not ok and that I will not put up with being treated that way. Anita, I totally understand what you are say about me not rejecting my father for his negative thoughts and feelings about being gay, and just accept him for the good things he thinks and says to me or about me. EVRYONE is entitled to have their own opinion, thoughts, and feelings about anything and everything. I may not like that he dislikes that I am gay, but I still love him and I will not hold a grudge about it. I know many people out there who are not ok with people being gay, but that’s ok. They can think what they want. As long as everyone has someone to support them then that’s what I think matters.