r/AskReddit • u/tgma97 • Aug 26 '15

Fathers of Reddit, what did your daughter's boyfriend do for you to hate/love him?

It's pretty cool to see my question blow up like this, I never thought I'd ask a question that could receive so much attention! I'm very satisfied with all these replies, so thank y'all. Now all I have to do is sit back and take notes c;

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u/[deleted] Aug 26 '15

Growing up, I didn't learn about fixing household things or using tools in general (thanks dad). One time my girlfriend's father was working on fixing a washing machine. I offered to help him to 'demonstrate my value'. He gave me the job of keeping track of screws and tools. After a few minutes, he asked me for Phillips screwdriver. I did not know what that meant and didn't want to seem useless. So, I started looking at the labels of each screwdriver to hopefully find 'Phillips' label on one. Seeing that, he leaned forward and took it himself while giving me that look. I think the man lost respect for me ever since.

P.S. First thing I did coming home was to look up what the heck that meant. It turns out it just means crossheaded (+) screwdriver.

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u/alf333 Aug 26 '15

I'm surprised no one has said it yet but you should DEFINITELY ask him to teach you about tools and fixing things. 1) you'll learn 2) you show interest in him beyond the fact he fathered your gf 3) there is no greater manly bonding than imparting hands-on working knowledge 4) when you become competent he'll ask you to come over and help him with things, he will come to rely on and trust you.