Trialbyfire Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 There are many valid reasons why you wouldn't want to ask the potential future FIL, for her hand in marriage. Do whatever suits the two of you. Myself, it's something that's required, due to familial and personal preferences. Sometimes little courtesies are what makes big differences. Link to post Share on other sites
bxgrl74 Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 You're father doesn't OWN you. I can only guess that you are a grown woman. No man should have to ask another man for his dd's hand in marriage. I find that barbaric. I may be bias bc I don't have much of a relationship w/my father but even if I did, there is no way in hell I'd want my bf asking for permission to marry me. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Kalamazoo Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 Wow, I can't believe I've recieved so many responses! Thank you. I don't think my dad would actually say no, it's just an irrational fear that I have I suppose. And even if he did, it wouldn't effect the outcome. I'm more worried that it would be awkward for the both of them just because my dad is so strange and I don't think either of them feel comfortable around each other. But at the same time I think my dad would secretly like to be asked, he's sentimental but doesn't like people to know about it. Then again I could be totally off and he'll think that my fiance is an old-fashioned weirdo. Ah, it doesn't really matter, I'm sure we'll figure it out. Thanks again everybody. Link to post Share on other sites
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