So much of this rings true for my relationship with my dad…delaying coming home, excuses to be home alone, fantasies of life without him, activities to distract myself, dosing to make the time we have to spend together tolerable. Can’t break up with him though, I’m his primary care giver and breaking up will mean putting him in a facility. I keep waiting for his dementia to progress to the point that placement won’t mean breaking his heart. It’s a long watch.