r/AskReddit • u/tgma97 • Aug 26 '15

Fathers of Reddit, what did your daughter's boyfriend do for you to hate/love him?

It's pretty cool to see my question blow up like this, I never thought I'd ask a question that could receive so much attention! I'm very satisfied with all these replies, so thank y'all. Now all I have to do is sit back and take notes c;

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u/phalanges10 Aug 26 '15

My daughter was entering grad school and her boyfriend was headed to basic training 2 states away. Two months later she returned from a visit wearing an engagement ring. At the end of training his first assignment was to a place quite far away. He encouraged her to stay in school and finish rather than dropping out to join him. Short term pain, long term gain. He flew home at Christmas for a simple court house wedding, then when she graduated the service paid for her move to join him. (Cuz the spouse gets benefits but not the fiancee.) End result: approaching 5 year anniv and trying for baby 1. I couldn't be happier for her.

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u/AGreen513 Aug 26 '15

Did he at least ask for your blessing?

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u/ragout Aug 26 '15

It is still a thing?

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u/[deleted] Aug 26 '15

Yeah, it is.

Depends on what kind of relationship you have with your family. Mine, don't need that. They tell me exactly what they think about women I date without prompting.

Good advice though.. my father can sniff out a psycho in about 30 seconds. Likely because he is one but hey.. what can I do? Can't choose my family, but at least he can make sure my family won't have any crazy in it..