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It might be worth telling him that if seeing you is making him cough, it’s not good for either of you, and you should not live together any longer. Sharing expenses probably works for both of you, but it’s not worth the increasing unhappiness that comes from deliberate vindictive manipulation. Start talking about other options for both of you. This may lead to him stopping the behavior. If it doesn’t, it’s the writing on the wall for separating. It may be what allows you to keep your love for him, instead of anger and resentment building. Genuinely!
There is a woman at my workplace that sighs everytime I pass by. Like a 'my day is so hard' kind of sigh. I was behind her one day & nope, no sigh as she passed other people! What's that about I wondered? We were on friendly terms, not especially close.. I came to a conclusion it was a form of communication. It was aimed at me (& possibly others) she may have considered sympathetic. I doubt it was a conscious thing.
I am wondering if a similar thing is happening with your Dad?
A little cough + a little how are you = a little more attention?
My Dad was a chain smoker for 50 yrs. He went cold turkey when he had heart surgery. He still had that smoker cough.
Are there any other hobbies your dad could do?
What about checking into mentoring programs at the local schools and see if they are doing any auto restoration projects and are interested in his knowledge.
I would be tempted to tell him that he should quit vaping if he is coughing so bad. I would also try telling him to stop when he starts. Don't get into any conversation about it, just "stop coughing" and move on.
Parents are really good at pushing our buttons, the trick is to flatten the button so they can't push it.
I think CWillie has a valid point - talking with you might be causing the cough. Have you eliminated anything physical you bring in (inadvertently) that might cause an allergic reaction? A cologne you wear, or a detergent/fabric softener you use? Do you have pets that you live with and thereby you carry in pet hair and/or dander into dad? My sisters-in-law own multiple cats, and my son & I are allergic; every time they come over to visit, we both end up starting to wheeze just from all of the dander in their clothing.
Have you asked dad if he is even aware of the coughing, and what he feels when it triggers?
I think the guilt you are already feeling might be driving your reaction. But there might very well be a medical reason why your dad is coughing, and you might want to try an allergist first before you start self-flagellating.
Good luck!
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