How can i cope on holiday?

Question

Hello, basically, i'm going on holiday in 3 days with my dad (who i live with) and his girlfriend. They are both very nice and are not a problem to be with but i'm just not one of those "family" kind of 16 year olds. I have two older sisters but neither are coming with us and i just know what my dad is like and he might want to spend, the dreaded, "quality time" with me. To give you an insight into my feelings on this-i'm dreading even eating together with him. UGH. The last holiday that was just the three of us my dad just told me that i treated him horribly, so that's why i've come to ask this question because i know i'll be exactly the same this holiday. How do i act enthusiastic but show that i need my space without being rude? I don't like to be very near to either of them, it's not their fault but i just don't.

Answer 1

perhaps you need to speak to your dad before you go and agree to compromise. perhaps you could spend sometime with your family and sometime with friends. explain to your dad how you feel and that you don't want to upset him again. good luck.

Answer 2

Tell him that you would love some alone time during the day to do what you want - to relax - read - whatever - then promise to meet him and his girlfriend for dinner in the evenings...