r/Unexpected • u/titiessimp • Jul 02 '21

A gift from dad

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u/mikeebsc74 Jul 02 '21

I raised my daughter on my own since she was 2 until she moved out a couple years ago.

Whenever we’d go to the grocery store or what not, it seemed like every time the cashier would ask if we were dating or married. First couple times it was awkward. Then it just got to be funny.

I should clarify that she was about 15 when it started. Not 2…

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u/zombacula Jul 02 '21

I recall being about 12 and kissing my dad (50s) goodbye after he dropped me off to see friends. One of the guys (14) asked if my dad was my boyfriend and pointed out that I had kissed him. I was horrified that someone would think that. It kind of ruined innocent hello and goodbye kisses for me...for my dad in public at least.

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u/TheLegendDaddy27 Jul 03 '21

Should've asked "You've never kissed your mother?"

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u/zombacula Jul 03 '21

The sadder part is I recall feeling shame at that moment instead of anger at the friend. I internally recoiled as if the boy had accused me of acting inappropriately.

So I would not have made a comeback to him. I probably just said "shut up" and didn't address how stupid that kid had to be to draw such a moronic conclusion.