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Mikayla
Dedicated September 2016

How do I tell my dad he won't be walking me down the aisle?

Mikayla, on April 17, 2016 at 5:47 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 21

My mom and dad divorced before I was born. My dad was very active in my life until he lost his job when I was 12. Since then my dad has not really had a lot to do with me because he stopped paying child support and there was a lot tension between him and my mom. I just have no idea why he became so...

My mom and dad divorced before I was born. My dad was very active in my life until he lost his job when I was 12. Since then my dad has not really had a lot to do with me because he stopped paying child support and there was a lot tension between him and my mom. I just have no idea why he became so distant after that. I just gave up on trying to be in his life because he never tried to be in mine. I still love him because he is my father but I've never really felt like he actually took care of me and cared for me like a father should. And that's fine, I've accepted it. I have chosen my brother to walk me down the aisle because he has been more of a dad than my real dad has ever been. I recently found out my dad plans to attend my wedding. I have a really soft heart and don't want to hurt his feelings but I really want the person who has always played that father like role to walk me down the aisle. That's important to me. I just don't know how to break it to my dad. Advice?

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  • RealLindseyO
    Master October 2017
    RealLindseyO ·
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    I'm in a very similar situation and agree that you don't have to have a big discussion with him about it. He may not even expect to walk with you. If he brings it up, just tell him your brother will be escorting you. He probably already knows why.

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