View Full Version : My father is overprotective
jassy10
Apr 27, 2011, 01:49 PM
I am 22 years old and have been dating this guy for 3 months and my dad doensn't know I want to tell him but I am afraid that he will not accept.. Also I don't even know how to tell him I love my dad very much but I am so afraid I don't know what to do.. please can you guys give me some advice what I should do... please help me
DoulaLC
Apr 27, 2011, 02:46 PM
Do you live at home or on your own? Have you dated in the past or is this your first serious relationship? Is there some reason you think your dad will not approve of this guy?
You could just tell your dad that you met this really great guy and that you would like your dad to meet him. Best to be upfront, have no surprises, as that will only cause your dad to wonder if there is some reason you were hiding the fact that you are dating this guy.
Give your dad time... parents often wonder if the person their "child" is dating is good enough... :)
Fr_Chuck
Apr 27, 2011, 04:14 PM
And not telling him, may make dad even like him less when he finds out you have been seeing him for a while
Alty
Apr 27, 2011, 04:16 PM
Could this be a cultural issue?
Are you in a culture, or religious group where young women don't choose who they date or marry?
martinizing2
Apr 28, 2011, 04:59 AM
I don't care how old my daughters get, all above 30 now,
I still see them as my little girls.
When they were growing up I put new meaning to overprotective.
If you tell him that you have found someone that makes you happy,
And it is important to you for him to approve of the new boyfriend (a little stroke to the ego helps)
And finally , " Dad, if you really love me you'll give him a chance and not scare him away ."
That's what worked for my girls ;)