My Dad was the most selfish person I have ever known. Self first, self last, any over self again. He had 4 kids. He shouldn't have had any. No time for any of them. When he came home from work we were sent to the kitchen so he could 'chill out'. Then it was out of the kitchen so he could listen to his Grundig. When he died I'm sure I saw a look of relief on Mums face.
Gosh, there are some sad stories on here. I guess I'm lucky. Dad is elderly now (84), him and Mum had me very late in life and he could be a tad strict when I was growing up, also could be selfish, BUT he's my Dad and I love him and he's been a good husband to Mum and really, really loves me and my brother. Can't imagine a world without him in it.