A term usually used to patronize women and blame them for the fact that their dad was a horrible parents.
When not used in that context, it is used to describe a person who has lasting scars from their father, whether they didn’t have one, he was neglectful, or he was abusive.
Daddy issues tend to leave lasting scars on a person, usually affecting the relationships they are in. Sometimes, people with Daddy Issues end up in abusive relationships because they don’t know how they’re supposed to be treated.
When not used in that context, it is used to describe a person who has lasting scars from their father, whether they didn’t have one, he was neglectful, or he was abusive.
Daddy issues tend to leave lasting scars on a person, usually affecting the relationships they are in. Sometimes, people with Daddy Issues end up in abusive relationships because they don’t know how they’re supposed to be treated.
Me: “I have to go to my dad’s house this weekend. I’m scared as hell.”
My friend: “Oof. I don’t have a dad.”
My other friend: “Better to not have one than yours ignore you.”
Random guy in my class: “Damn, you guys have some daddy issues.”
My friend: “Oof. I don’t have a dad.”
My other friend: “Better to not have one than yours ignore you.”
Random guy in my class: “Damn, you guys have some daddy issues.”
by the_pan_ace_of_chaos September 26, 2021
the result of having a messed up or non existent relationship with your father causing you to be attracted to older men
by josephmorganswife516 July 24, 2020
When a girl has an absent father and talks to multiple guys for attention and usually falls for guys tht are toxic and treat her badly, because she didn’t have that father figure in her life to teach her how a guys is supposed to treat women.
by Kaylow November 22, 2020
When a female is attracted to older men who show maturity and are caring. This "older man" may also be there to talk to her about her problems like a father would a daughter. This man may also have some toxic traits like being alcholic or addicted to anything for that matter. He may also be taller and wiser and there to comfort her when needed also there to lay down "ground rules" or strict advice.
by Sarahbaters January 21, 2021
Whenever a female has a fucked up relationship with her father, or absence of a father figure during her childhood, it tends to spill into any adult relationship they embark on, usually to the chagrin of any poor male in their life.
Geez, I come home one minute late and my old lady wants me to sleep on the couch. She has some serious daddy issues.
by xzybit January 15, 2005
(noun)
when someone has a bad/non-existent relationship with their father or when someone has no good father figure in their life. Most common in afab/women, but can occur to any gender. Can be caused by an abusive father, a dead father, a father with anger issues, an emotionally unavailable father, etc. Someone with daddy issues might be more attracted to toxic/older men, or men that remind them of their father.
Could also be referring to the song "Daddy Issues" by The Neighbourhood.
when someone has a bad/non-existent relationship with their father or when someone has no good father figure in their life. Most common in afab/women, but can occur to any gender. Can be caused by an abusive father, a dead father, a father with anger issues, an emotionally unavailable father, etc. Someone with daddy issues might be more attracted to toxic/older men, or men that remind them of their father.
Could also be referring to the song "Daddy Issues" by The Neighbourhood.
Lilith: Ugh oml tell me why Aizawa, Hawks, and Dabi are so hot like omfg
Amanda: Girl I think you just have daddy issues-
Lilith: Oop- Anyways
Amanda: Bitch when was the last time you talked to your dad
Lilith: Bitch idk ummm 6 years ago
Amanda: Girl just go to therapy at this point
Amanda: Girl I think you just have daddy issues-
Lilith: Oop- Anyways
Amanda: Bitch when was the last time you talked to your dad
Lilith: Bitch idk ummm 6 years ago
Amanda: Girl just go to therapy at this point
by cheezy_fucc December 04, 2020
A girl wanting to be submissive and adored by an older guy, who will put her above all others. These Girls are generally mostly friends with guys rather then girls. They are usually rather territorial when it comes to an all male friends group and do not like other girls as a part of it.
James:"Dont invite another girl into this discord."
Hans: "Why not?"
James: "Tina will argue until she wins because she got daddy issues."
Hans: "Why not?"
James: "Tina will argue until she wins because she got daddy issues."
by VampireIdle June 01, 2017