Quote by Drew Barrymore

Great dad. Yeah, he would ask me for money on birthdays and, you know, inappropriate times. And I just wrote him off like, 'You're not a father.' I just learned you cannot emotionally invest in people who are not attainable.

Great dad. Yeah, he would ask me for money on birthdays and,

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's experience of having a father who displayed inappropriate behavior towards them, such as asking for money during birthdays and at inappropriate times. As a result, the speaker distanced themselves emotionally from their father, recognizing that it was futile to invest their emotions in someone who was unattainable and unable to fulfill their role as a supportive and caring parent. This quote emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and protecting oneself from emotional hurt caused by relationships that lack mutual respect and fulfillment.

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By Drew Barrymore

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