I Illustrated The Stark Differences Between My Mom And Dad — Yet They’ve Been Married For 40 Years
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My mom and dad are polar opposites. This comic illustrates those differences.
But despite that, they’ve been married for 40 years.
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My mother used to be pretty blunt
She wasn’t the most affectionate, motherly type. But I could always rely on her to give me straightforward answers.
My father was, and still is, always very pleasant, and not wanting to cause friction or worry with seemingly controversial statements
He’s very intelligent and book smart, so as I’d gotten older, I figured he was just trying to give me answers that he thought wouldn’t upset me. I eventually ended up figuring it out from a book in my elementary school library. The book was Where Did I Come From, by Peter Mayle.
Ma had no time for sentimental or florid explanations
Pop just wanted me to be happy
My mom also warned me about STDs
My dad was right to strict at times
My ex-boyfriend had something going on with an older woman–my high school teacher’s friend. And I found out about it through my high school teacher herself. Oh well. We would eventually leave for the USA anyway: land of Johnny Depp, and that guy from Teen Witch.
Both my parents are hard-working people who went through a lot. So I can understand this sentiment
Despite their difference, they were extremely supportive parents who were there for us all the way
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I've had to be both mom & dad. I hope my kids aren't too messed up!
Well, if your kids end up a mess (which it doesn't sound like they will because you clearly care about them), let's pray they understand when they become adults that parents don't have all the answers either, and parents do the best they can, and they love you and forgive you for whatever you feel you need forgiven. But I suspect all is good. :)
I know I'll sound like the word police, but the word you meant was "too" which should be used in place of also, or when you want to express and exteme: too much, too litte, too early, too late.
Don't wanna read, to long 😂
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Reading your shit comments on here usually i would assume many years of therapy for your poor kids. Tell them im sorry that your their father.
This was cute.
I like how the father is encouraging. Being blunt is good, but I feel like some truths should be delivered in a softer way.
They both have their good and weaker points. Distracting a small child with tv and snacks is also not a good thing. I guess the answer type depends on the age and topic.
I've had to be both mom & dad. I hope my kids aren't too messed up!
Well, if your kids end up a mess (which it doesn't sound like they will because you clearly care about them), let's pray they understand when they become adults that parents don't have all the answers either, and parents do the best they can, and they love you and forgive you for whatever you feel you need forgiven. But I suspect all is good. :)
I know I'll sound like the word police, but the word you meant was "too" which should be used in place of also, or when you want to express and exteme: too much, too litte, too early, too late.
Don't wanna read, to long 😂
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
Reading your shit comments on here usually i would assume many years of therapy for your poor kids. Tell them im sorry that your their father.
This was cute.
I like how the father is encouraging. Being blunt is good, but I feel like some truths should be delivered in a softer way.
They both have their good and weaker points. Distracting a small child with tv and snacks is also not a good thing. I guess the answer type depends on the age and topic.