"JohnH" wrote in message
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Sounds like your dad has a very controlling personality, almost as bad
as my wife. It also sounds as though you have developed coping
mechanisms, as I have with my wife. Just be glad you don't have to
live with your dad!

I know that this is a psychological disorder, and can probably be
helped with therapy. However, controlling personality types don't
(obviously) like anyone suggesting they go to therapy. I don't know
what the solution is.

John H

The solution is to shock them, John. Buckets of cold water over their
heads.


That sounds like a plan. Let me know after you've done your dad. Then
maybe I'll give it a shot.

It's working. The other night, he said "Sometimes after we talk on the
phone, I can't speak for an hour".

This is a guy who, a year ago, said something so insulting to me that I hung
up on him. He called back, I told him I was insulted, and (sit down & get
ready for this), he said "Listen, mister! I have every right to insult you!"

Uh huh. Right.