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Dad and Grandpa dance

Andrea, on August 15, 2021 at 10:22 AM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 4

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Hello!

So I am very close to my grandfather. He was the one always there for me, along with my grandmother. And he's the only grandparent I have left. My dad is still around, but we have never been close, but he tries to be involved in my life in his own way. I did have him walk me down the aisle just because I knew it was important to him. My husband and I are having our reception this year, and we are doing a joint dance. My husband will dance with his mother and I wanted to dance with my grandfather. It would be at the same time to the same song. However, now I'm starting to feel bad about not including my dad. Would it be weird to split the dance and dance with both of them for like a minute each? Or should I just leave it as we have it? My dad is also very uncomfortable in front of people, so in a way I thought not dancing with him would take some pressure off him. He also hasn't asked about a dance.
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Jasmine S. · on August 15, 2021 at 11:25 AM
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If he hasn't brought it up, I would continue with your original plan to dance with your grandpa.
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Pat · on August 15, 2021 at 12:43 PM
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Not really the same thing, but ... I am "more mature": <grin> so have no parents left alive, and this is my third time around. I have two sons - one is walking me down the aisle while the other is my FH best man (they are SOOOOO close!!) Anyway, FH wants a special dance with his daughter (special needs, so important as there will never be a father/daughter wedding dance for her) I thought to split that dance with my boys. Again, since I'm older and .... more ballsy? LOLOL ... I'm just going to come right out and ask the boys if that is cool with them. SO - if you are worried, I say just come right out and TALK this situation out with dad. Avoiding it, or just going on about your business and then blindsiding him (he may feel that way) is just not cool.
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Tammy · on August 15, 2021 at 1:07 PM
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If your worried just ask your dad if he wants to do a gather daughter dance or would prefer to skip. Most likely he does not and you can move forward with original plans. If he does then just let him know you will be splitting w gpa.
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Lynnie · on August 17, 2021 at 3:17 PM
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I like Tammy's approach!
You could also add a special dance with your grandfather if your dad does want to dance with you! Either just a special spotlight dance with you and your grandfather, or a special song dedicated to him where you guys can share a moment on the dance floor!
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