16 invaluable life lessons from father figures

 By 
Christine Erickson
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A little advice goes a long way. While some of us groaned at our dad's attempt to coach us through critical years of development, others didn't have that luxury.

Sure, an online tutorial can teach you how to shave or tie a tie. But there are some lessons that come best from the person you look up to. A holiday like Father's Day can be particularly disheartening when you're learning how to grow up on your own.

For those without a source of fatherly wisdom, online communities like Reddit can help. A user asked redditors to share some man-to-man advice, as he didn't grow up with a father to guide him. The result was a wealth of knowledge that holds true at almost any age, from grooming to relationship advice.

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