anger at my Dad

Hello,
I had a breakthrough last night as to why I get upset whenever my boyfriend watches TV or a movie when i don't want to . My father used to sit in front of the TV and blurt out things about woman in front of me and my mother while I was growing up and it upset her terribly. she used to go upstairs and cry and I'd feel helpless. I'd be jealous for her and then when he didn't have time to listen to me but gave time to the TV I used to get jealous and angry.

I still react like that 12 year old girl and last night was the first time that i have figured it out and I am 37 years old. I tried to explain it to my boyfriend.
Is this common? How do i work through this anger and jealousy without turning against my boyfriend? ps he does not make comments about other women...he is very kind and tactful that way.
thank you!

Yes, this way of reacting is common. It happens all the time and causes a lot of misunderstanding among people. Let the little girl within you have her reaction, but when she has had her emotional breakthrough, it is time for your grown-up persona to take over. Of course your boyfriend has a right to look at his favourite TV programs.