My mother handled it well...she called him on it and told him to stop...but since he's always had someone of authority...first his mom, then the military, then my mom, I only saw a bit of it growing up. When he did try to lie, mom would step in and flat out tell him...it seemed to work. Then she died, and I think he wanted me to step in and be authorative...but how? He's my dad...I can't be his authority, he's susposed to be mine, lol. So I just let it go because he isn't hurting anyone...and he is a kind-hearted and loving man...I'll have to think of the therapy thing...I really don't know how to confront him on this, or if I can...
Thanks for the insight though, it helps me to know I'm not alone and other people know what I'm talking about.
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