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Amina
Dedicated January 2020

Absent dad

Amina, on June 4, 2019 at 8:53 AM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 3
My dad and I have never really been close. I would mainly only go to visit him out of state o my to see my other younger siblings. Since getting engaged last summer, him and the FH got into an argument because father had some delusional idea that he was supposed to ask him first and father tried to play the tough protective father all of a sudden. Mind you he has never really taken an interest in ever trying to really get to know FH in the 5 years we dated before getting engaged even tho he lived 5 min from FH ‘s family who invited me over every time we were in town and made a point to make me feel included. Father would get upset if FH would come over too much (we would mostly be playing with my toddler brother who adored him). Since getting engaged ( a year in now) he has not mentioned the wedding whatsoever. He surprisingly offered to pay the deposit for the venue then when we changed venues he never bothered to even look at the info I sent him about it (5x) and never mentioned it afterwards. He currently lives in CA, we’re still in PA where he and his wife moved from and when they came for Christmas the first time seeing us after getting engaged they never bothered to ask to see the ring or ask any details about the wedding. I’m at the point where I don’t even want him involved. Him walking me down the isle is a slim to none chance that I want him to do that and the father-daughter dance has always been a subject of anxiety because I would be so uncomfortable. Any advice moving forward???

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Latest activity by Sinéad, on June 5, 2019 at 7:47 AM
  • Future Mrs. K
    VIP June 2019
    Future Mrs. K ·
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    Do what is going to make you happy and comfortable. Don't make yourself include him to please him or anyone else. You need to prioritize you and your happiness! You mentioned you have never been close your father to begin with so I definitely don't think you need to go out of your way to include him in stuff, especially if it doesn't feel right to you. Personally, if it were me in this situation, I would probably just send him an invite and leave it at that. I would not have him walk me down the aisle or do the father daughter dance, but I would just pass along an invite and let him decide if he wants to come or not. Good luck!

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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
    Cher Horowitz ·
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    Given the circumstances, you don't need to invite your dad. Surround yourself with love and positivity on your special day, not negativity!

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  • Sinéad
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2025
    Sinéad ·
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    Hi Amina! I’m so sorry that you are going through this.

    As the pp’s mentioned, you should prioritize yourself and your happiness when trying to decide what to do in the situation. Being involved in your wedding is a privilege and not a right just because he is your father. If you would be more comfortable on your wedding day knowing that he is attending as a guest and isn’t walking you down the aisle or dancing with you, then that is your answer.

    I hope this is of some help to you!

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