My dad has never told me he loves me. Not once. It’s a fact many people find odd whenever I tell them. But to me, it was just part of growing up with an emotionally unavailable parent. But even the term itself isn’t so clear-cut. Because research shows that how emotionally present and responsive your … Continue reading "8 signs you grew up with emotionally unavailable parents, according to psychology"

The role that a father plays in a child’s life is critical to their identity development. A father’s involvement in a child’s life from birth to adolescence and into young adulthood shapes how the child views themselves and the world around them.

Being in a relationship with an emotionally unavailable partner can be challenging and emotionally draining. Emotional availability is…