Meet my dad: Age gap, coming out, and awkward conversations!

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  • Опубликовано: 13 окт 2024

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  • @AuthenNick
    @AuthenNick  10 дней назад +27

    Hey guys I know my dads views are not for everyone but he is being 100% honest so I wanted to get his real thoughts I hope you enjoy 🤷‍♂️ ❤️

    • @kernow9324
      @kernow9324 10 дней назад +2

      Your dad's views are the same as my dad's. Both ex military. Both saw things we probably wouldn't be able to cope with. I love that generation.

    • @georgehunt2787
      @georgehunt2787 10 дней назад +1

      Glad to see this one and glad to hear of his acceptance. We're all on journeys to finding peace & truth. Unfortunately, like your Dad, my own started with incorrect teaching of the gospels and the concepts of Christianity. I don't respond to many posts but want to throw this out as a source to learn the history of faith in God and Jesus specifically. ruclips.net/video/hJBb-zsgX-s/видео.htmlsi=YMt46q49vOMEwckq

    • @DDumbrille
      @DDumbrille 9 дней назад +2

      Whatever his views are, your dad looks gayer than you do, and with the dog...GAY FROM SPACE.

    • @AuthenNick
      @AuthenNick  9 дней назад +1

      @@DDumbrille 😂😂😂 cool

    • @RMF-w6t
      @RMF-w6t 9 дней назад

      Nick, seriously no need to apologize for your dad. His open and honest opinions made the video worth watching. He comes across as very loving. He is the same as many of "our" fathers. The video was great IMO. Yesterday I commented about him obviously being a Trump Supporter...but many of our parents are...the bottomline is that he loves you and I don't think any of us were turned by him in any way. My dad has the same views...what I found fascinating is how I recognized my life experiences in your interview with your dad. Having been an addict my entire adult life, and now sober...the interview reminded me that my parents "limited life experiences" and my need to fit into their world views was what lead me to my life of addictions. I appreciate your father's ability to stretch and become flexible in his opinions to maintain his love and acceptance of you....we don't all have that from our parents. Great Job...

  • @kernow9324
    @kernow9324 10 дней назад +32

    This was beautiful, Nick. Your dad loves you so much and isn't embarrassed to say so on camera. What a great guy.

  • @romuloignacio3969
    @romuloignacio3969 10 дней назад +14

    You are lucky to have a Dad like him, compassionate and love you more than you expected. Take good care of him till his last breath.

  • @pandabear153
    @pandabear153 10 дней назад +12

    Nick you are so very fortunate to have a very understanding father! My dad passed away before I had chance to have that talk. My late significant other passed away just shy of his 95th birthday. I was 22yrs younger than him. We've been together since 1975.

  • @Tom-pw2ni
    @Tom-pw2ni 9 дней назад +3

    it is always a good thing when a dad says they love their son, if that were said more often the world would be a better place. glad you have such a dad!

  • @alemarcondess
    @alemarcondess 10 дней назад +16

    It's amazing how honest and transparent you are as a person! Congratulations! And you're also a kind man!

    • @AuthenNick
      @AuthenNick  10 дней назад +3

      I appreciate that! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @calvind2054
    @calvind2054 10 дней назад +13

    Nick, this has to be your best video to date. Packed with so much that I know it will ring out to that person needing to hear things from a parent’s point of view.
    Your father is a sweet guy that try to understand rather than judge. Then he said my words, that’s for Jesus to do that. It was beautiful to hear him say that. I wish everyone could be exactly like him.

    • @AuthenNick
      @AuthenNick  10 дней назад +1

      ❤️❤️❤️ thanks Calvin

  • @jcskidd
    @jcskidd 10 дней назад +12

    Omg!! Your dad did great!! It was good to have him on the vid. He was himself. He did a good job expressing his feelings and thoughts. 🎉🎉

  • @FINEDIAMOND
    @FINEDIAMOND 9 дней назад +6

    You have NO IDEA how fortunate you are to have him for a dad, Nick! IF ONLY I could have a conversation with mine in like manner! This was a beautiful and open exchange. ❤

  • @GioandJC
    @GioandJC 10 дней назад +10

    Bravo to you and your dad for sharing this with the world. Keep up the great content Nick.

    • @AuthenNick
      @AuthenNick  10 дней назад +1

      Thank you guys ❤️

  • @thomasmead6898
    @thomasmead6898 10 дней назад +11

    Thank you for sharing this with us, you can tell your Dad loves and supports you.

  • @samuelgatling4635
    @samuelgatling4635 10 дней назад +16

    Wow Nick! I see where you get your good looks (lol) The next step is getting him to understand that being Gay isn't a LIFE STYLE! baby steps I guess(lol) Seriously though this was awesome, you are truly blessed to have this kind of relationship with your Dad! Be blessed my friend! As always greetings from the Chi!

    • @AuthenNick
      @AuthenNick  10 дней назад +1

      ❤️❤️❤️ thanks buddy

  • @Stephenrsm7600
    @Stephenrsm7600 10 дней назад +8

    Nick, this was a fabulous video!! Your dad was very authentic!!! Great questions!! Great to see Pearl!!!

  • @GLB22042
    @GLB22042 10 дней назад +6

    Your dad is so awesome! Thank you for the very real and authentic episode.

  • @GregRBaird
    @GregRBaird 10 дней назад +9

    This is really touching and wonderful. Well done, my friend! Not a lifestyle! It's who you are.

  • @johnreynolds5407
    @johnreynolds5407 10 дней назад +9

    Seems like you have a great father who is kind and good-natured. Wishing him a speedy recovery from his operation.

  • @JerrodSimon
    @JerrodSimon 10 дней назад +12

    This was amazing. It is obvious that your Dad definitely loves you and that was so special to see your interactions. Your Dad is reality to understanding what you’ve been through. Keep doing what you’re doing!

  • @paulfreed7071
    @paulfreed7071 10 дней назад +7

    Hello Nick your Dad is so cool Down to Earth. you are the lucky one. my dad and me did not see eye to eye in this would. he had past. on. so have agreat time with your dad. love the show.

  • @b4804514
    @b4804514 10 дней назад +16

    This is really good mentally for all of us.

  • @neutonrenda2303
    @neutonrenda2303 10 дней назад +3

    You can see that you've got a great relationship with your dad, awesome to see. It makes a huge difference in how you feel about yourself.❤️

  • @andretoronto1
    @andretoronto1 9 дней назад +4

    I was nervous for you at the beginning of the interview, thank you for sharing this amazing history.

  • @neutonrenda2303
    @neutonrenda2303 10 дней назад +3

    Your acceptance must be very comforting for Nick, my dad didn't the first year and then he had a change of heart realising that it didn't change who I was. I ended up working with my dad my whole career as an electrician. 👍❤️

  • @danielimpastato3466
    @danielimpastato3466 6 дней назад +2

    Hi Nick - this was so interesting. I bet a lot of men will share this with their fathers. I'm your Dad's age, a few years older and my father's passed on years ago. I never came out to my father but he always knew. He had my back my whole life and i miss him terribly. I'm so glad to see the relationship between you and your Dad. All the best to him; what a great guy👍🏼

  • @neutonrenda2303
    @neutonrenda2303 10 дней назад +5

    Thank you for confirming that he's a masculine man Dad. You thinking that is definitely valid for those who question it. I definitely don't need convincing lol.😂❤️

  • @CollinW93
    @CollinW93 10 дней назад +4

    This was great, happy for yall! ♥

  • @inkreo65
    @inkreo65 10 дней назад +4

    With this new channel I noticed that you have calmed down a bit. Maybe it is maturity or you have made a conscious effort to be relaxed and talk in a calm voice. You are not trying too hard to sound interesting. I think it's working. I feel like I am seeing a more accurate versioin of Nick, and I like what I see. Now, having watched your interview of your Dad, which was amazing, you really doing a great job asking him questions I honestly believe you wanted to ask him and you let him talk without interruption. It was nice to see you communicate with your Dad about everything that you were so worried about when you were younger. Both of you have come a long way since then and I hope your relationship with each other becomes stronger as a family. I think Mike is partially to thank for this. He is a good man. You are very fortunate.

  • @informationcentralmm
    @informationcentralmm 10 дней назад +4

    Arthur, great to see you. Your son does good work for all of us. Pearl is calming, as usual. Last Friday a new person was over my apartment and my kitty was very peaceful. She usually runs from people. We met September 4th and she took to him right away. Yes there's an age gap, I am 5 years older than your dad, but we haven't even asked about ages and the fellow liked me right away.

  • @mackcappel844
    @mackcappel844 8 дней назад +2

    I came out in a very religious family many years ago, it took some years to all come together but my father and I are best friends ! Love my dad and would be lost without him, so proud of him!

  • @trixy1823
    @trixy1823 10 дней назад +4

    WOW! What a great conversation❣️ How terrifying it is, to say something that will risk the love bond between father and son, yet you found the courage and saved your life. Good job Nick!👏🏽👏🏼👏🏾👏🏻. Good job Dad for seeing beyond your ego and 🤔… using love as your tool to overcome your biases.
    Arthur I would suggest, when looking at the “lifestyle” you see, that you understand that some of it is an identity affectation. No different from the way you wear your hair, and the clothes you choose to wear, to represent who you are.
    I can’t help but think that some of the most flamboyant expressions are often done out of anger at not being accepted for who they were born to be. Anger and AMAZING courage. The courage that takes a toll. That creates an exhaustion. They fight a battle with hate every minute of every day.
    An exhaustion from always fighting the outside forces that demand self hatred. There is a whole faction of Christianity that has distorted, the teachings of Jesus, to demand self hatred from their congregations. A negative force so controlled by fear that it may be able to topple American democracy. It certainly has destroyed it in Florida right now.
    That flamboyance? They exhibit a beautiful courageous defiance that is so amazing. The LGBTQ community dodge invisible bullets and they NEVER know when or from what direction they will come from. They know that their life is literally at risk being who they are. If it is true, that our souls pick our own lives to learn from, then to me they rank the highest in courage.
    If you want to see Jesus in action I can recommend an amazing and bizarre world speaker who challenges us all to face our fears. Just as Jesus did with his love. I’ve never seen anyone more courageous than Alok.
    A police force… a military unit… they fight together and have each other to fight for. Alok fights alone and fights thru love. He fights for everyone. If you can get comfortable with him, like Jesus able to let go of all judgements, then you know you have embraced the world thru love. Just like you embrace Nick no matter who he is.
    The growing fascism, and the reality of global warming, is God telling us it is all of us or none of us now. We have maybe 50 years before there is no sea ice to protect the world from the heat of the sun’s rays.
    That is very frightening but facing our fear, judgements, and greed will be our only way out. Use Nick’s beautiful step daughter as a shining example.
    “Faith in OUR survival”, together, with no pick or choose.
    (or)
    “Fear of ME NOT surviving” by only feeling safe when we feel “better than” another..
    Which survival strategy gets life, on this planet, beyond the next 50 years? Thank you so much for this incredible example of love❤️‍🩹💪🏽💖.

  • @carlorizzo827
    @carlorizzo827 8 дней назад +2

    ThankU Nick awfully sweet. I always feel sad friendly envy for guys who were handled gently by their dads. Don't feel all sad, after a very rough start, my Pop did humble himself, apologize, became a friend. Better late than never

  • @Mcfreddo
    @Mcfreddo 10 дней назад +4

    A great relationship you two. Growing together!

  • @tommyflorida9204
    @tommyflorida9204 10 дней назад +7

    Nick, you're lucky to have a great dad. I wasn't lucky with mine but he passed on now.

    • @AuthenNick
      @AuthenNick  10 дней назад +2

      I truly am and I’m sorry to hear that 😢

  • @tonirajap4180
    @tonirajap4180 10 дней назад +4

    Great episode. Lovelovelove your channel...keep up the good work....❤

    • @AuthenNick
      @AuthenNick  10 дней назад

      @@tonirajap4180 thank you ❤️❤️❤️

  • @elengstrom
    @elengstrom 2 дня назад +1

    Thanks for sharing this. I’m now in my late 60’s. My first long term relationship began when I was 18 with a man that was 15 years older than I was. I was incredibly fortunate as that relationship lasted for a decade. Nearly all of my closest friends in college all died of AIDS. I luckily remained uninfected. My current partner and I have been together for well over 30 years, raised 3 children and now have 7 grandchildren. In retrospect, the crap I put up with from other people, including close friends - and that my first long term partner had to put up with was worth having to deal with because no matter how bad it was at the time, the experience of being in that first relationship for a decade not only saved my life, but made me a better human. I have no regrets.

  • @edbdavis4
    @edbdavis4 10 дней назад +4

    This healed something in me. Thank you, Nick, as always.

  • @samfoster4463
    @samfoster4463 6 дней назад +1

    You are lucky to have a parent that is supportive.

  • @Stephenrsm7600
    @Stephenrsm7600 10 дней назад +5

    Nick, your thumbnail photo, you look a lot like your dad when he was younger!!!! Handsome man!!!

  • @jazzsounds9076
    @jazzsounds9076 5 дней назад +1

    Hi...that was brilliant to see..your dad was very chilled and you can see n feel his support...hope his knee opp went well.. Enjoyed that..😎🇬🇧 x

  • @jameskantor0459
    @jameskantor0459 9 дней назад +2

    You have a great and understanding father.

  • @Donnie-Lee-Gringo
    @Donnie-Lee-Gringo 10 дней назад +6

    Your dad is a very handsome man

  • @michaelholtskinner3291
    @michaelholtskinner3291 3 дня назад +1

    Wow! Nick! What a wonderful Dad! I love him for loving you!

  • @neutonrenda2303
    @neutonrenda2303 10 дней назад +4

    Awesome photo, you can see the resemblance so well.👍

  • @johnhaxby306
    @johnhaxby306 10 дней назад +6

    you and your dad definitely sound alike! getting people like your dad to understand that being gay ISN'T a life-style, it's who you are. Being rich and able to afford to drive a porsche and buy any kind of cheese you want when you want it IS a life STYLE, but being gay just happens to be a part of who you are and can't be changed, it's SET and not STYLED. If it was a style it could be easily restyled to a hetero life. Like a straight person isn't living a hetero "life style", they are just straight and thats who they are. same thing with gay people or any other person on the spectrum of human sexuality. Thats why it sucks when straight people think being gay is a lifestyle, they are assuming it can changed IF YOU WANT TO, but as a gay man who has been gay since I was a kid I can and HATED himself for being gay and tried to change I can say it ISN'T a lifestyle that I created, it's a situation deep within me that I have to accept. Getting rid of my family was also a choice i had to make because they were SO angry at me for "choosing" to be gay. I couldn't explain it anymore to them so for my own sanity I had to cut them off so I didn't have to hear the nasty things they thought about me anymore. nice you have a relationship with your dad though, nice to see him willing to discuss it, mine never would.

  • @bonsaijimmy
    @bonsaijimmy 8 дней назад +2

    Thanks for your Frank discussions. It's wonderful that more people are open minded despite the constraints of religions bigotry. My first gay experience in Singapore was with an Austrian , who was 4 years older than me. I was 16. However, I have always been attracted to men much older than me. My first lover was 19 years older than me & first husband 23 years older than me. My dad never demonstrated any affection for me so I yearned for a ' father figure'. My second husband is 2 years older than me. He is 75 & I'm now 73.

  • @anthonyvisor8880
    @anthonyvisor8880 8 дней назад +2

    Another great video!!

    • @AuthenNick
      @AuthenNick  8 дней назад

      Glad you enjoyed it!❤️❤️❤️

  • @juniorcampbell2980
    @juniorcampbell2980 10 дней назад +4

    Great conversation.

  • @bei1016
    @bei1016 9 дней назад +2

    Congratulations, Nick, Your Father is Totally Cool.

  • @jovialfaltisco548
    @jovialfaltisco548 10 дней назад +4

    Strange. I said your dad's 🔥
    I'm the 100th to like this video.

  • @KoalaBeer.
    @KoalaBeer. 10 дней назад +3

    Wish I had a real dad.. god love him. 😘

  • @RMF-w6t
    @RMF-w6t 10 дней назад +6

    I have so much to say....but don't even know where to begin. Very interesting video. I like your father, who wouldn't? I knew he was a Trump supporter before he uttered the words "Fake News"....this is where the real story begins IMO. Don't know what else to say, other than that was a very interesting video to watch and I think you are both great for doing it.

  • @DavidShaw-t5w
    @DavidShaw-t5w 10 дней назад +4

    I apologize for that remark below. It was just a gut response. Have a great day.

  • @caveredecorator5310
    @caveredecorator5310 9 дней назад +3

    i would like to hear how different this would of gone with a narcissistic father who thought you were just trying to embarrass them and you should just march right back into the closet. your dad did wonderful and i hope his new knee recovery is swift and painless.

  • @jfelixgreen1
    @jfelixgreen1 3 дня назад +1

    I would wish a father like him
    .

  • @DDumbrille
    @DDumbrille 9 дней назад +3

    I'm surprised you didn't correct your dad on some of his comments. Like, it's not a "lifestyle", it's not a choice, it's your ORIENTATION.

    • @AuthenNick
      @AuthenNick  9 дней назад +2

      @@DDumbrille ughh i actually did but didn’t feel like going back and forth about it

    • @Jack-eo5fn
      @Jack-eo5fn 9 дней назад

      Give this dad a break. He doesn’t yet know the code you and I know, but he’s fully accepting. That’s what matters. The rest will follow.

  • @maggielorentz1720
    @maggielorentz1720 9 дней назад +2

    Congrats to your dad. I too have a gay son who I love and I also adore his partner. Being honest is hard. Dad, if you were dating someone 30 years older than 65, it wouldn't be for the sex, lol...

  • @kev60154
    @kev60154 8 дней назад +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ontheaaron
    @ontheaaron 10 дней назад +4

    Pearl should be your therapy dog

  • @PeterTidmarsh
    @PeterTidmarsh 2 дня назад +1

    Very heartfelt video.... well done Dad! What is the age gap in your relationship and is your partner older than your Dad? Sorry if I have missed this in another video.

    • @AuthenNick
      @AuthenNick  День назад

      No he is not older than my dad ❤️ me and Mike have a 29 year age gap

    • @PeterTidmarsh
      @PeterTidmarsh День назад

      My partner and I have a 30 yr gap ( 29, 59 ) so lots of similarities…

  • @ontheaaron
    @ontheaaron 10 дней назад +3

    I have a hard time getting my family on my channel

  • @noelsmith5760
    @noelsmith5760 10 дней назад +3

    Nick, would be nice to see ur bf beside when u interviewing ur Daddy.

  • @ciel222
    @ciel222 9 дней назад +1

    GREAT interview
    The thing your father must know is that you were born this way , sexual orientation is not a lifestyle , otherwise , him being heterosexual could call a lifestyle as well.
    Not everybody are born heterosexual. People are born gay , straight , bisexual , pansexual, asexual and people who have gender identity who are trans.
    That's the problem with older heterosexual generation, they are not well inform about human sexual orientation. He is a good father , the fact that he is willing to learn and he loves and stang by you.❤️❤️👏

  • @MiamiSpartan1
    @MiamiSpartan1 9 дней назад +2

    Hugs.

  • @kevindockery5182
    @kevindockery5182 6 дней назад +1

    This was a good one, my father would have thrown me out. Like you I prefer a partner much older than me. I found myself attracted to men 20 years older than me. Thst is what I attract as well. Young guys have nothing to offer me. I have all the money . I figured because my Father was much older than my mother is why I am this way. Catching up on all your videos

    • @AuthenNick
      @AuthenNick  6 дней назад +1

      @@kevindockery5182 thanks Kevin ❤️

    • @kevindockery5182
      @kevindockery5182 6 дней назад

      @@AuthenNick , thank you for being real and transparent. You have helped me.

  • @Donnie-Lee-Gringo
    @Donnie-Lee-Gringo 10 дней назад +4

    How old is Mike, your partner?

  • @johnnyboyvan
    @johnnyboyvan День назад +2

    Very nice discussion. I have always loved older men...very sexy! Now I am 60 and very confused. Lol 😆

  • @MarkSummers-g2n
    @MarkSummers-g2n 3 дня назад +1

    My dad probably knew i was gay but never mentioned it to my face but then again he was an alcoholic

  • @rolandburks
    @rolandburks 10 дней назад +2

    🙏❤️

  • @lonelyrider606
    @lonelyrider606 10 дней назад +4

    We are many gays living a normal life. Doing same things as everyone else. Its not a lifestyle its LIFE..

    • @AuthenNick
      @AuthenNick  10 дней назад +2

      Trust me I know I tried to explain that 🤦‍♂️

    • @lonelyrider606
      @lonelyrider606 10 дней назад +1

      @@AuthenNick I know you did! We love your dad anyway! ♥️ He has a big heart! As dads as well...we love our kids unconditionally..♥️

    • @AuthenNick
      @AuthenNick  10 дней назад

      @@lonelyrider606 ❤️❤️❤️

  • @noelsmith5760
    @noelsmith5760 10 дней назад +3

    Your daddy also look handsome as your BF.
    Have your Daddy ever meet ur bf?

    • @AuthenNick
      @AuthenNick  10 дней назад

      @@noelsmith5760 hahaha of course… multiple times

  • @thomasd2444
    @thomasd2444 8 дней назад +1

    What is David Lawrence ?

    • @AuthenNick
      @AuthenNick  8 дней назад

      @@thomasd2444 drug rehab

  • @license2kilttheplaidlad640
    @license2kilttheplaidlad640 10 дней назад +3

    Hanging it up at less than 4 minutes. Dad doesn't fit in to my " lifestyle"

    • @AuthenNick
      @AuthenNick  10 дней назад

      @@license2kilttheplaidlad640 that’s cool

  • @Donnie-Lee-Gringo
    @Donnie-Lee-Gringo 10 дней назад +6

    If your Dad is politcally conservative, I wonder what he thinks about the failed former US president with his much younger gold digger type third wife?

  • @larryjones9773
    @larryjones9773 9 дней назад +3

    If dad weren't in a cult (religion), he wouldn't be so confused. Religion is the problem. Sexual orientation is not the problem.

  • @ontheaaron
    @ontheaaron 10 дней назад +3

    What does your dad think of the kids?

  • @ericfreshcorn3590
    @ericfreshcorn3590 10 дней назад +4

    I'm open for a Age Gap Relation ship with a Gay Fella i'm from Ohio

  • @JR-playlists
    @JR-playlists 10 дней назад +3

    The guy he worships never found the right woman either.

  • @The24winter
    @The24winter 5 дней назад +2

    I just don’t like the word of life style for being gay. This term bothers and it’s kind of discrimination. What about being called of life style for being straight. Gay is gay, straight is straight, period.

    • @AuthenNick
      @AuthenNick  5 дней назад

      Exactly what I was trying to say

  • @joez3706
    @joez3706 10 дней назад +3

    Your father looks about the same age as your bf...

    • @AuthenNick
      @AuthenNick  10 дней назад +1

      @@joez3706 yep he’s 5 years older

    • @joez3706
      @joez3706 10 дней назад +1

      Yeah that's weird

    • @AuthenNick
      @AuthenNick  10 дней назад +1

      @@joez3706 cool 😂

    • @joez3706
      @joez3706 10 дней назад +1

      🤷‍♂️

  • @uptownjay
    @uptownjay 2 дня назад +1

    Religious bigotry is always wrong and embarrassing. Period.

  • @justinmarten3224
    @justinmarten3224 10 дней назад +3

    your dad does love you but,for him it's a sin,God has said homosexuality is a sin and for many people they equate this with hate but it's not hate,we as Christians have to follow God's law not mans,love the sinner but not the sin,God is love

    • @larryjones9773
      @larryjones9773 9 дней назад

      You could educate yourself and accept that religion is man-made propaganda. Religion, by definition, is a cult. Most of us are forced into it shortly after birth. Once I learned about evolution in high school, that was enough for me to exit the religion cult.

  • @uptownjay
    @uptownjay 2 дня назад +1

    “Lifestyle” is so cringe.

  • @Dallas-214
    @Dallas-214 10 дней назад +2

    ❤❤❤