I've never truly had a relationship with my dad. I don't know why, but I'm pretty sure it was always because he's more of a good friend than a father...and a little girl needs a father, so I'd always turn to my step dad. My dad got married again last year to a truly wonderful woman. I know that a lot of people don't like their step-parents, but I truly love her.
She's been trying to make the relationship between me and my dad better. And I feel like he wants it too.
So whenever I'm in town I'll send one of them a text to ask whether or not I should come by. They're always friendly, always happy to see me, and we always have fun. We just sit on the patio and talk over cocktails...or coke...and it's fun. I can laugh with them.
But...there's always a thought in the back of my mind...whether or not I'm really wanted.