Does one need parents in their life?

I've got a father who is continually judgmental and also, possibly bi-polar without taking any medication or seeing any psychiatrist. My mother is better, but also sensitive and too overly-cautious (sometimes, even too negative).

They have good hearts, but as parents, it seems like they are not good. They help me with financial issues when they arise, but it feels like one of those abusive relationships, ya know? Where there are too many mental issues clouding what the emotions are.

I guess I am trying to ask is if do I have to be in touch with them for the rest of their lives? I am the only child and I know what I am asking, I'm just frustrated and feeling like every time I am around them, I am not my best self.

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SStarfish ·

Idk if one needs parents.. Good ones are good to have around but bad ones.. Idk 😒 You decide if being around them is good or bad for you and or them 😒

LysanderFremont · 36-40, M

My parents did give me the basics: shelther, food, clothes. An education (though I probably would have preferred one in a public school). But when it came to home stuff, it never quite felt like a family. We did events here and there but it felt more... planned just to make it 'seem' like a family, rather than a family thing, you know?

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LysanderFremont · 36-40, M

@EvexxEyes: Yeah, my parents would be better if they were just cousins or auntie/uncle but as parents? I do not think either of them are as good as they think they are. But they are good people deep down.