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Similarity

 Have you been compared to one or both of your parents? Lately, my Mom has been comparing me with my Dad, citing how similar we are or that I can be his twin. There should be no qualms about this. After all, I am my father's daughter, we share DNA. My only caveat is I don't like being compared to him. Maybe a decade ago, I would be proud. He was a responsible father and a very good provider. But after 2014 I loathed being compared to him. Especially if the comparison comes from my Mother.  2014 was a very traumatic time in our family - my father had an affair with his high school sweetheart, has left home and has been living with her for the last decade or so. My Dad and I share the same temperament. Our zodiac sign is Sagittarius with our birthdays with just 10 days in between. If that says anything.  His wrongdoing offended me. It hurt when I witnessed my Mom cry over him. 30 years down the drain. The first five years there was obvious distaste when meeting with Dad. Mo...