If you had a great childhood with your dad, you may subconsciously fall in love with someone similar to your dad. The man you fall in love with may have similar physical traits to your dad but more importantly, you’ll love him because he makes you feel the way your dad did growing up. As daddy’s little princess, you were treated like royalty. Your dad loved to spend time with you, laughed at your cheesy little kid jokes and made you feel special. Here are the main reasons daughters subconsciously look for guys like their dads.
#1. He loves you unconditionally.
When you were growing up, your dad was the first man to love you. An unconditional love regardless of any mistakes you made. That first love is something that sticks with you forever and a feeling you look for when considering a partner. If a man can fill your dad’s shoes, he will surely win your heart.
#2. He is trustworthy.
Trust is one of the pillars to a healthy relationship so it makes sense that a daughter would look for a similar man to her dad. During the vulnerable time of being a child and getting through adolescence, if you had a committed dad, you felt safe. It’s natural that you’d want to feel the same kind of security through a partner.
#3. He makes you feel needed, loved and important.
When you were little and the apple of your dad’s eye, he couldn’t wait to get home from work so you could hang out together. My dad used to wake me up when I was a baby after getting off at midnight. He couldn’t help but see me and spend time with me. You may not remember the feeling of you and your dad’s bond from when you were small but it’s there in your subconscious. You’ll seek out similar experiences with a guy.
#4. He is your number one fan.
Your dad didn’t just financially support your goals and dreams, he was there cheering you on. He was proud of you and shared that with you. Maybe you brought tears to his eyes because of your talents. Maybe you failed and he gave you encouraging words. The most important thing is he was present in your life and you felt loved and supported. Remembering that feeling, you’ll fall in love with someone that delivers the same warm fuzziness in you that your dad did.
#5. He takes you seriously.
When you were five and felt deeply passionate about the birds needing a bigger bird house, your dad spent the afternoon making it for you. Your dad took your concerns seriously and didn’t ignore you no matter how trivial they were. In order to fall in love with a guy, he’ll need to do the same because these values have become important to you.
#6. He’s willing to teach you things.
Your dad taught you how to do things like putting a worm on a fishing hook and picking up the grass after mowing the lawn. Later on, he probably taught you how to drive a car and check the oil level. When a guy is willing to teach you ‘man stuff’, it means he believes in you and knows you can do anything, just like your dad did.