I was not saying that you were doing anything for him to feel this way. But I just wondered if he liked the idea of "being there" for you without having to admit to or own anything.

You are doing a wonderful job and it is great that you have a good life. I think in truth that what is drawing him toward you.

Everything happens for a reason, maybe Dad needs to find that it isn't better out there, he needs to realize how good he had it here. Maybe he will find God and that is the most important thing when he finds Him he will know he is supposed to come home.