How do you think you should treat your dad?
And then...
How would you like to treat your dad?
(because shoulds don't work so well after all)
The opposite of guilt is gratitude. Whenever you feel guilty, try to turn it around to gratitude. You can be grateful that your dad is still around and you have time to make amends, grateful for that one time you really did something loving for your dad, grateful for that one good piece of advice your dad gave you.
You also say you don't respect your dad. Do you respect yourself? If other people are mirrors, maybe it's time to look inside.
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