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31 Times Your Dad Was Right All Along

An open letter of understanding from every matured Daddy's girl

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31 Times Your Dad Was Right All Along
Sara Sullivan

Eighteen years of being stubborn, headstrong, obstinate and independent have taught me that no matter how much I ignore the world's view of what's right and wrong, my dad will always be correct. Being the Daddy's girl I am, he was really the only one who could get to me when I was too headstrong for the rest of the world. No matter how far astray I would think I've fallen, I could always count on my dad for one thing: to make sure I've learned my lesson.

As I sit here typing this with more wisdom and experience than my younger self could even think of having, here's a huge thank you to my Dad for the guidance, confidence, and freedom to make my own decisions, as well as always being my voice of reason when nobody else could get past my thick skull.

1. You'll always be his favorite girl.

2. He's just a phone call away.

3. He loves you more than any boyfriend ever can (or ever will).

4. Making yourself happy is more important than anything.

5. That guy didn't deserve you.

6. And trust him, no one ever will.

7. But when you meet "the one" he better be the BEST guy ever.

8. Everything happens for a reason. It's all part of growing up.

9. He's always watching out for you.

10. You're stronger than anyone who thinks they can push you around.

11. There's no point in fighting with him. He's a pretty reasonable guy.

12. When he's shopping for you, he doesn't know which shirt you will like more, but he'll try his best and take a guess.

13. Sometimes, it's the thought that counts.

14. Don't rely on anyone to help you be successful. Be independent.

15. If someone even starts to believe they have any control over you, they're surely confused.

16. You're wasting your time if you start arguing with someone to get the point across... start by seeing their side.

17. If you're not quite there yet, fake it until you make it.

18. Go out and get what you want because why not.

19. He is only trying to protect you.

20. You probably were being a little overdramatic.

21. "No" really means no.

22. And one day you'll understand his reasoning.

23. Yes, you were probably too young to go on a vacation with your freshmen year boyfriend.

24. Change teaches you a lot about yourself.

25. You won't find a better dance partner so accept his crazy dance moves.

26. Relax a little... everything will be alright.

27. There's always a gray area between the black and white.

28. His taste in music was actually pretty good and you just didn't realize it.

29. And he's a pretty funny guy (well, sometimes).

29. The world has tons of stupid people in it. Sometimes all you can do is smile and nod because there's no point of an argument.

30. It's your body, just remember that tattoos are very permanent.

Last but not least....

31. You'll never stop learning from him.. even after eighteen years.

Thank you, Dad,

From a daughter who is finally old enough to understand


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