Dad and Boyfriend

My dad is scarily friendly towards my boyfriend. My dad has never been mean as such but he barely speaks to my friends except to ask if they want to stay for dinner let alone my boyfriends and i think he actually hates my most recent ex, but my new boyfriend he really seems to like, straight off. Its really quite confusing, my dad isn't really a big talker anyway, as i mentioned he never talks to my friends, but he could talk for England with my boyf. When i asked if my boyf could come and stay with us for a few days this holiday my mum said 'of course, he's always welcome,' as she does with most of my friends then when i asked my dad he said exactly the same thing, if i had asked about anyone else he would have asked several questions, he'd want to know when and for how long etc. and usually end with an 'I suppose so', but he was fine and almost enthusiastic about my boyf coming to stay. This is so not like my dad. I guess its a good thing that my dad likes my boyfriend, it's certainly not a problem, its just very weird behaviour for my dad, he never seems to like anybody, least of all anybody who might want to get their hands on his 'little girl'. Has anybody else had a dad (or mum) who is scarily friendly with their boyfriend or any other type of friend for that matter?

Reply 1

Candy_Shop

Maybe he fancies him, sorry, had to say it :redface:

Reply 2

Fyska

Maybe your mum asked him to make more of an effort with someone you're seeing?

Reply 3

Bubblebee

Maybe he thinks that if he is always mean to your boyfriends you will stop having them, so now he is scared you'd be a lesbian.

Thats what happened to a mate of mine!

Reply 4

salsitas

Maybe there's not much more to it..I mean, he might actually think you have found yourself a nice guy, and makes an effort to get to know him. My dad's a man of few words as well, but when my brother's girlfriend is around he makes an effort to have a conversation with her as both my mom and dad really like her. They were never this friendly around his other gfs, but then again they weren't very nice people either...