Father-Son Dynamics
Bert reflects on the complex relationship with his father, who was stern and fearful of losing him, reminiscent of his own father's early death. This tension shaped Bert's upbringing and his natural inclination for performance, highlighted by a childhood baseball moment where he celebrated a victory in an exuberant way that contrasted sharply with his father's expectations. The discussion reveals how parental approval can influence self-expression and identity.In this clip
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I realized that my dad was just nice to me while trying to get something from me. But as soon as he noticed that I wasn't going to open the door and that his emotional manipulation didn't work, he started calling me the worst things he could think of and became extremely aggressive. I think this was his true face. Was it just him being hurt, or was it something else? I don't think so.
I realized that my dad was just nice to me while trying to get something from me. But as soon as he noticed that I wasn't going to open and that his emotional manipulation didn't work, he started calling me the worst things he could think of and became extremely aggressive. I think this was his true self. Was it just him being hurt, or was it something else?
Why does it sting much more when I open up about my life, values, and passions and still don't achieve a deeper connection, even after working super hard on myself physically and mentally for years as a 21-year-old man?