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Aristus

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1. Probably the best thing you could have done.

Reply to Inkfreak (Original post)

Thu Jan 30, 2014, 10:57 AM

Jan 2014

You've made what sounds like a happy life without him. Although the probability exists that you two could develop a rewarding relationship, and make up for lost time, it may also be a can of worms you wisely left unopened.

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35 Years Later My Father Reaches Out. [View all] Inkfreak Jan 2014 OP

Probably the best thing you could have done. Aristus Jan 2014 #1

My curiosity would get the better of me. ConcernedCanuk Jan 2014 #2

The curiosity factor is very high. Inkfreak Jan 2014 #3

Even if you forgive it doesn't mean you have to reestablish the relationship Major Nikon Feb 2014 #8

Did he send a message, or just the friend request? mokawanis Jan 2014 #4

Of course it's all your call and given the circumstances you're justified in handling it however. Warren DeMontague Jan 2014 #5

Inkfreak, as the parent of two adult daughters about your age, enough Jan 2014 #6

Inkfreak, I think you made the right decision. Squinch Jan 2014 #7

It's your decision. I would have made the other one. n/t lumberjack_jeff Feb 2014 #9

Sometimes wish I could get RID of my Dad. sibelian Mar 2014 #10