Most of the time, we assume the women naturally become more like their mums as they get older, while men become more like their fathers.
However, pretty much every woman has had a moment where she catches herself doing something and thinks, “Oh no, I’m turning into… my dad.” It might be a phrase, a habit, or a weird quirk that she swore she’d never pick up, but somehow, it happens. Whether it’s the way she handles money, reacts to stress, or even how she sits, the influence of her father definitely tends to influence her over time in ways she never expected, just as much as her mother does.
1. She starts making dad jokes without realising it.
Dad jokes aren’t just for dads—somehow, they start slipping into everyday conversations. At first, it’s ironic, just making fun of how cheesy they are, but then it becomes second nature. Suddenly, she’s cracking puns, saying things like, “Well, that’s a classic case of user error,” and genuinely enjoying it.
Even worse, she starts finding dad jokes funny. Eye rolls turn into actual laughter, and before she knows it, she’s fully embraced the dad-joke lifestyle. It’s an unstoppable transformation, and there’s no going back.
2. She starts making weird grunting noises when standing up.
Somewhere along the way, standing up stops being a silent process. She used to bounce up effortlessly, but now there’s a little grunt, sigh, or “ahh” every time she gets up from the couch. It’s the same noise she used to make fun of her dad for.
It’s not even about age—there’s just something about hitting a certain point in life where getting up suddenly requires sound effects. Whether it’s a knee crack or an exaggerated groan, she’s officially inherited the dad-noise gene.
3. She gets irrationally angry about lights being left on.
As a kid, she never understood why her dad was obsessed with turning lights off. Now, she walks into a room, sees every light on, and feels a surge of rage. “It’s like Blackpool illuminations in here!” suddenly becomes a reasonable thing to say.
Electric bills aside, it’s just the principle of it. There’s an overwhelming need to stomp around the house, switching off lights and muttering about wasted electricity. If she ever finds herself saying, “I’m not made of money,” the transformation is officially complete.
4. She starts valuing “a good deal” a little too much.
Source: Unsplash It starts small—maybe getting excited about a discount on something she was going to buy anyway. But soon, she’s tracking sales, refusing to pay full price for anything, and saying things like, “You know how much I saved on this?”
Just like her dad, she starts seeing deals as a sport. Bargains aren’t just about saving money; they’re about proving a point. Before she knows it, she’s standing in the supermarket, proudly showing off a two-for-one deal she couldn’t pass up.
5. She develops a deep appreciation for comfortable shoes.
High heels? Cute but impractical. At some point, she stops caring as much about style and starts prioritising comfort, just like her dad always did. Arch support becomes important, and suddenly, she understands why he had so many pairs of “good walking shoes.”
She starts recommending specific brands to people, insisting they’ll “change your life.” If she ever says the phrase, “I could walk in these all day,” she’s officially embraced the dad-shoe philosophy.
6. She starts handling stress the way he does.
Whether it’s pacing around the house, sighing dramatically, or getting quiet and brooding, she starts dealing with stress exactly like her dad always did. Even the little things like rubbing her temples or staring blankly into space when overwhelmed start creeping in.
She never thought she’d pick up his coping mechanisms, but somehow, they become second nature. One day, she catches herself muttering, “Unbelievable,” while shaking her head, and that’s when she knows—it’s happened.
7. She suddenly cares way too much about the weather.
Checking the forecast used to seem pointless. Now, she finds herself looking it up multiple times a day, planning outfits around it, and bringing up the weather in casual conversations. “Looks like rain tomorrow” somehow becomes relevant information.
Even worse, she starts talking about temperature changes like she’s a meteorologist. “It’s that time of year when it’s freezing in the morning but boiling by lunchtime.” Congratulations—she’s officially inherited her dad’s obsession with the weather.
8. She takes extreme pride in simple DIY fixes.
Fixing a leaking toilet, assembling furniture without instructions, or getting something to work after pressing exactly one button—these are the moments that fill her with an unexpected sense of pride. She suddenly understands why her dad would fix something and then stand back, admiring his work.
She might not be an expert, but when she successfully fixes something instead of paying someone else to do it, she feels unstoppable. If she ever says, “That should hold for now,” she’s officially stepped into dad territory.
9. She has a favourite chair.
Every dad has a designated chair, and at some point, she finds herself picking her own. It might be at home, at work, or even in a café, but she starts gravitating towards the same seat every time.
And just like her dad, she gets a little annoyed when someone else sits in it. She might not say anything, but deep down, she’s thinking, “That’s my spot.” It’s an unspoken rule, and once she’s claimed it, it’s hers forever.
10. She starts getting excited about practical gifts.
When she was younger, gifts had to be fun. Now, she finds herself genuinely thrilled about things like a new tool set, a high-quality torch, or a really good pair of socks. Practicality becomes more exciting than luxury.
Even something like a nice kitchen knife or a well-made coat feels like the best present ever. If she ever utters the words, “This will last me years,” she’s fully embraced dad gift logic.
11. She starts listening to his music.
As a teenager, she swore she’d never be into his music. But over time, those old-school bands and classic rock playlists start sounding pretty good. She even finds herself choosing them over newer songs.
She might not want to admit it, but one day, she’s belting out lyrics to a song she used to roll her eyes at, and she realises—her dad was right. That music really does have something special.
12. She appreciates silence way more than she used to.
When she was younger, the house had to be filled with background noise. Now, she understands why her dad could just sit in silence, staring at nothing, and be perfectly content. Quiet time suddenly feels like a luxury.
Instead of constantly needing music, TV, or conversation, she starts enjoying those peaceful moments. If she ever sighs in relief after turning the radio off in the car, the transformation is complete.
13. She repeats the same stories, even when people have heard them before.
She used to wonder how her dad could tell the same stories over and over again without realising. Now, she’s doing the exact same thing. She knows she’s told it before, but she’s telling it again anyway.
Even worse, she starts adding unnecessary details that don’t actually change the story. “It was a Tuesday, no wait, maybe Wednesday…” If she ever follows up with, “I’ve probably told you this before,” she’s officially become her dad.
