G - I just want to validate, no, your dad isn’t what one might hope for from a father. It’s sad, but you just have to accept that he’s a limited person and this is what you’ve got. Continuing to hope for different from him is what hurts you.
As for the first guy - he’s a Love Avoidant, no need to expect anything more from him, so I’m glad you have a new date coming up. Fingers crossed.
And the poison ivy - have you started oral steroids? I wouldn’t wait given the severity last time. (((Hug)))
