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Asking A Father's Permission

FunLover18 · 2014-10-01 05:33:17

When it comes to marriage proposals, do men still ask the OH's father for permission/their blessing? It strikes me as extremely old fashioned. Is it a respect thing , and if so, who exactly is it respectful to? If for someone reason they say no would it make a difference? Girls, do you want your OH to ask your dad before…

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#482 08-12-2014 07:07PM

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We sat both sets of parents down separately and asked for their blessing

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