Father complex in psychology is a complex—a group of unconscious associations, or strong unconscious impulses—which specifically pertains to the image or archetype of the father. These impulses may be either positive (admiring and seeking out older father figures) or negative (distrusting or fearful).
Sigmund Freud, and psychoanalysts after him, saw the father complex, and in particular ambivalent feelings for the father on the part of the male child, as an aspect of the Oedipus complex.1 By contrast, Carl Jung took the view that both males and females could have a father complex, which in turn might be either positive or negative.2
Sigmund Freud, and psychoanalysts after him, saw the father complex, and in particular ambivalent feelings for the father on the part of the male child, as an aspect of the Oedipus complex.1 By contrast, Carl Jung took the view that both males and females could have a father complex, which in turn might be either positive or negative.2
by ... Zjdbckdnznsjd November 17, 2019
What a girl has when she is rejected by her father. Often results in her having trouble finding a significant other and trusting people. Girls with Daddy Issues will also sometimes date older men.
by shamelessslut January 17, 2016
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
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
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 1, 2017
A girl wanting to be submissive and adored by a older guy, who will put her above all others. The sex is kinky, and the dominance irresistible to the male. A girl wanting to be naughty but sweet, just for her daddy :P
by supersupersweet June 20, 2012