I was wondering if any others have advice on father son relations? I assume allot of young men (I'm 22) don't get along with their father, I just know that I wish I had a good male roll model to show me how to be a man...
Hey brother, I'm sorry for the state of your relationship with your poppa.
I have the same problem and being a poppa too tears me apart daily; I don't want to become my father, don't want my child to become me.
Remember your dad was a person before you came along and maybe had a different life and dreams which he sacrificed (or not as the case may be).
Talk to your dad (I know this requires a lot of courage), ask him maybe who his role are/were, ask yourself, what qualities do I want in myself, maybe ask your dad to help you achieve them.
Good luck brother.
DBD