A Father's Role

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kodiak

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I think it's an act of a true gentleman.
I agree with you, but I think the guy should ask both parents, not just the father....that is just my opinion though, I also think it is important to talk to the parents before you start dating/courting (whatever you call it). Just to start out right and make sure they are fine with it.
 

seoulsearch

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#42
I don't know, my dad has tried to get me hooked up with a bank teller, a cop, gas attendant, and the waiter. He just wants to marry me off. From a daughter's standpoint, it is really embarrassing.
Just wait 'til your Dad is standing at the door ready to greet any potential date with a cow, goat, 3 chickens, and a pig... (Oh snap, you were hoping for a yacht or a condo??!!) :rolleyes:
 
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well now I know not to ever visit, he would try getting me to marry you right off the bat >_>
You´re YOUNG and wise... :p

I bet she deserves that person GOD could bring into her life if she really asked.


@ Cmarieh:

My dad never put his nose on my business but, my mom, still does and, as a matter of choosing mates, her negativeness or ill experiences would discourage any person to love, whomever GOD might have drawn their life.

If I were given persisson to give you an advice, take that hand of your dear dad TO PRAY, first. You are young, I think you are not too spensive for your dad (unless he´s concerned his time is short on earth) and he may follow the example of Isaac´s father: Ask God in prayer, together, and that anxiety he seems to have, will disappear with your reward.
 

Lynx

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#44
Just wait 'til your Dad is standing at the door ready to greet any potential date with a cow, goat, 3 chickens, and a pig... (Oh snap, you were hoping for a yacht or a condo??!!) :rolleyes:
What a cheapskate. I'm not coming over until it's at least two cows, two goats, five chickens and seven pigs.
 
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Tintin

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#45
I agree with you, but I think the guy should ask both parents, not just the father....that is just my opinion though, I also think it is important to talk to the parents before you start dating/courting (whatever you call it). Just to start out right and make sure they are fine with it.
I don't know. Personally, I would find that a bit too much, but I also don't agree with keeping them in the dark about the relationship.
 

kodiak

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#46
I don't know. Personally, I would find that a bit too much, but I also don't agree with keeping them in the dark about the relationship.
when I said make sure they are fine with it, I didn't really mean ask for their blessing type of thing....that would be a bit much. But if they don't like you and wouldn't give you a chance, why start the relationship? It is hard explaining what I am trying to say...
 
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cmarieh

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#47
@ Cmarieh:

My dad never put his nose on my business but, my mom, still does and, as a matter of choosing mates, her negativeness or ill experiences would discourage any person to love, whomever GOD might have drawn their life.

If I were given persisson to give you an advice, take that hand of your dear dad TO PRAY, first. You are young, I think you are not too spensive for your dad (unless he´s concerned his time is short on earth) and he may follow the example of Isaac´s father: Ask God in prayer, together, and that anxiety he seems to have, will disappear with your reward.
Well, I meant it more sarcastically because he was joking around when he said it. In fact my dad and I are a lot alike in personalities that whoever God places in my life it would be easy for that man to get along with my dad anyway. My dad has been praying for that man since the day I was born that he was brought up in the admonition of the Lord much like I was. Thanks for the advice.
 

seoulsearch

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What a cheapskate. I'm not coming over until it's at least two cows, two goats, five chickens and seven pigs.
No wonder I'm not married.

I'm being courted by all the gold diggers! :p
 
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Tintin

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when I said make sure they are fine with it, I didn't really mean ask for their blessing type of thing....that would be a bit much. But if they don't like you and wouldn't give you a chance, why start the relationship? It is hard explaining what I am trying to say...
I suppose it depends on your ages and how close her parents live, but personally it seems a bit unnecessary. There are other ways to see if you get along with the family. I also think it's better to get to know the girl, before you get to know her parents.
 

Lynx

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#51
Uh... MY name is Isaac! And I don't want one! :p