I think it's wonderful that you care so much about your dad, LiteraryLark I know how you feel. I have troubles bounding with my dad as well. I agree with Iloivar and all the others. Just talk to him about this and see how it goes from there. Tell him that you want to spend more time with him doing some fun activities. It doesn't have to do anything too complicated - just going out for lunch or dinnero, or going to see a movie together can be a good bonding experience in my opinion. Ask him what he'd like to do and see if you can reach a compromise. I'm usre your dad will be happy to spend some more time for you, even though he won't show it much, perhaps. Try not to take it too personally. It's not your fault. Perhaps he's just a quiet, introvert person. Although you certainly know him much better than I do! Feel free to PM me anytime. Let me know if I can do something to help you. Wish you good luck! Let us know how it goes. Sending many hugs to you