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J'mya
Beginner June 2017

Biological dad and step dad walking me down the isle. How can I tell my bio dad?

J'mya, on June 8, 2016 at 11:38 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 9

I want to have my biological dad and my step dad walk me down the isle. My step dad has been in my life since I was 2 years old. I don't consider him my step dad. He is my dad. My biological dad and I are very close. We always have been. I love them both equally, because they have both always been there for me and made me the person I am today. I am my bio dad's only child and he is very sensitive about me calling my step dad "dad". I know it is going to hurt his feelings when I tell him I want him AND my step dad to walk me down the isle. (He usually gets mad when his feelings are hurt because he doesn't like to show his emotions) Honestly, I'm dreading this moment. How can I tell him in the nicest way possible this is what I want to do? I want my bio dad to know that nobody could ever take his place. I am blessed to have a dad that loves me with all his heart and also a step dad that loves me as his own. Please help!

9 Comments

Latest activity by OG Matt, on June 9, 2016 at 1:39 PM
  • mimitrue
    Master January 2016
    mimitrue ·
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    Tell him to read this article and watch the video:

    http://www.today.com/parents/dad-surprises-stepdad-daughters-wedding-both-walking-bride-down-aisle-t46981

    That is amazing that you have two such important men in your life and what an honor it will be to have them both walk you down the aisle. Hopefully your dad will put his feelings aside and find a way To accept your wishes

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  • Erin381
    Master September 2016
    Erin381 ·
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    I think just be honest.

    How are you handling father daughter dance?

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  • materantiqua
    VIP December 2016
    materantiqua ·
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    Are you the same person who has posted this exact question 5 times? I can't tell. I'm on mobile.

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  • karri
    Devoted March 2017
    karri ·
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    Following I have the same problem

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  • Private_User804
    Master November 2016
    Private_User804 ·
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    You open your mouth and use your words. His childish reaction is his problem, don't make it yours.

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  • SusanK
    Super July 2016
    SusanK ·
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    I had a similar issue

    When I did it. I just told my bio dad I love him very much. I didn't want him to feel disrespected in anyway,but since my stepfather was so important to me. I really wanted them both to walk with me. I am going to have 2 father daughter dance. With my bio father we are going to dance to I loved her first. With my stepfather we are going to dance to He didn't have to be by Brad Paisley. I know it's a really sensitive subject good luck.

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  • InLoveSince09
    Savvy April 2017
    InLoveSince09 ·
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    Just tell your bio dad how you feel, I'm sure he will understand.

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  • Ivonne
    Dedicated June 2018
    Ivonne ·
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    I have the same issue, I want them both to walk me and have father daughter dance with both but my dad is going to flip. Oh well.

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  • Flufflepuff
    Master June 2017
    Flufflepuff ·
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    He should respect your decision to include both of them who have been important in your life. It is important to YOU and that is all that should matter.

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