Sometimes you just need a little advice from your dad.
We recentlyaskedtheBuzzFeed Communityto share the best things they learned from their dads.
Here are some of the most important lessons:
1.
“But the first, best wisdom came from my dad, who counseled patience and a fresh insight."
“My dad was a stay-at-home dad.
My mom worked and made the money for our family.
But other moms never wanted to include my dad, and to an extent, myself and my siblings.
“What loyalty and unconditional love looks like.
My mother is chronically ill and he would give anything for her health and happiness, and always has.
He would protect her and his kids with his own life if he ever had to.”
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3.
“The worst they can say is, ‘No,’ when asking for ANYTHING.
Be polite and ask as the worst they can say is, ‘No.'”
“Never, ever look down on people because of their job.
Doing any job well is worthy of respect.”
cogitoergobibo
5.
“To respect all women.
One day I snapped back at my mother and my father became unglued.
It was very unlike him.
“That happiness is expectations versus reality.
You will find happiness when you match your expectations and reality.
Taylie, Utah
7.
“You don’t have to respond immediately to all situations.
secretgraveyard
9.
“It’s simple and to the point: Treat people how you want to be treated.
It doesn’t mean they’ll treat you that way back, but life isn’t fair.
You still need to treat people fairly.”
“The most difficult part of any job is doing it.”
Anonymous,New Jersey
11.
“My dad taught me to never settle.
He’s such a gentleman to me, my sisters, and my mom.
He never yells, even when he’s very frustrated.
He and my mother have been happily married for almost 37 years.”
“Resilience and adaptability.
My dad just rolled with it.”
smittyforgot
13.
“When I was a teen my mom and I both strong women butted heads frequently.
I expressed my frustration (and worse) to my dad.
I, of course, believed it highly unlikely.
But as I matured I realized how right he was.
I realized she was a lot of fun, too.
But the first, best wisdom came from my dad, who counseled patience and fresh insight.”
It got the point across every time!”
Christina, Vancouver, British Columbia
15.
“To love selflessly and without judgment.
My dad always ensured that the people he loved had slightly better circumstances than he did.
I call it ‘the good fork’ perspective.
I’ve cherished that philosophy.”
“Always make the choice that leaves the most options.”
Ginny, New Jersey
17.
When people depend on you to live up to them, you suck it up and do it.”
“You don’t need to like anyone, but you must be kind to everyone.”
awfulpenguin75
19.
“My dad taught me to live within my means.
Trying to keep up with the Joneses is a surefire way to get into financial trouble.
Financial problems can ruin your marriage and your health.
“He told me to keep in mind that common sense isn’t all that common.”
Anonymous, New Jersey
21.
“I learned to never waste a moment to show love.
My dad passed away when I was 16.
My siblings remember it, my cousins remember it, and even some of my close friends remember it.
He was charismatic, known for his dad jokes, and great voice.
I’m now 39 and show my kids my love for them every day.”
“All you’re free to do is take a stab at improve your corner of the world.
I stress about global problems all the time.
My dad reminded me that even the smallest gestures can make a difference.”
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Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.
