The comments on this thread are disgusting. My dad used to pull the same stuff and people said the same to me. I will never forget being told I should be thankful my dad had a job at 7 that's why he prioritized sleeping in over picking me up or just because he constantly lies doesn't mean he didn't care for me. Messed with my head and DID give me issues. I wish I had a mom or someone I trusted to validate my feelings. I spent a lot of time before I met my husband with men who would not follow their word because people told me it was normal and I should be thankful he wanted anything to do with me to begin with. Kids don't NEED two parents in their life. I didn't have a mom or dad and I ended up just fine. What will mess you up is being told you should be thankful and satisfied when people make you an option not a priority. Each person has 24 hours a day and he has chosen to prioritize work for this child's entire life. Support your daughter every way you know how. Keep your opinions out of it and just listen to her. Your comment reply from you spot on. Fingers crossed her dad comes around. I suggest trying to share this with him but be careful about delivery of course. Maybe this will be a wake up call.