friends help: my dad says i should not talk to my ex jordan but he told me he want 2 be friends again. - Help.com

I think you should listen to your dad. He wouldn’t be saying that if he did not think contact with your ex would be bad for you. Why does he think that? Is your ex someone who hurt you physically or emotionally, or does he have a criminal or substance abuse record? Think about what it is your father is trying to protect you from.

YOur dad probably thinks otherwise. People don’t change that much over a short period of time. Change takes a long time, and is hard work. You don’t just stop hurting people by saying you’re going to. Apparently your father does not think this young man has earned his trust. Again, parents hate to see their kids suffer, and he’s doing his best to spare you more suffering.

Does your father have any other reason to think that this boy may not be a trustworthy person, other than that he hurt you in the past?

jesse just tlk to him and if he starts ya ill get im im here and i care so i think you should do what u feel is right

love ya =] lol

As with so many things in life, there is no surefire answer. As a parent, I tend to ally myself with your father’s desire to shield you from harm, but only you know the strength of your feelings of friendship for Jordan, and the heart is a powerful magnet. Without knowing how sincerely this guy has changed, no one else can give you reasonable advice. It would be a shame to lie to your dad about it, though, since it sounds like you do have a trusting relationship with him. Good luck sorting through all this, hon.