I hope everyone is having a great day!
This topic is really interesting to me.
I am in the process of setting boundaries with my Dad and it's very hard.
My Mom died several years ago and since then my Dad has used me as his personal dumping ground. He calls, spends the whole time talking about his problems and how awful his life is, rarely asks how I am, then says 'Don't worry about me, goodbye'.
I have tried to disengage during the conversations and just say 'oh yeah', but I find he is so disrespectful of me. There are times I hang up and wonder why I am allowing this to happen. So, I have taken steps to cut down the number of phone calls. My Dad doesn't respect me as a person and he hasn't been there for me when I needed someone. I will be respectful to him, but I will maintain myself and my dignity.