What does it mean "my dad was my dad" in this context? Kevin: suppose I was the cliché of the angry young man whose mother had walked out. Patrick: Really? Your mom left? What... what did she leave for? Kevin: To do her thing. I don't blame her. You know? My dad was my dad, and she'd met someone. I didn't talk to her for... for ages, but, uh, it's cool, because we talk now. Patrick: That must have been really tough. What does it mean "My dad was my dad" in this context? I think that means something negative but I'm not sure what It really means. I would appreciate if you could help me with this.