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What do I say when my dad said to me that there won't be any wedding?

 
 
Jenn044
 
Reply Thu 4 Jan, 2018 11:12 am
This was a little over a year ago when he said it after I came home from my date and felt very happy and my dad saw me like that and I think he thought I got engaged, he said it in an angry/mean tone, since then when he said it, I have been feeling very desperate and feel like my dad doesn't want or even deserve me to be happy and have happiness in the relationship I am in. I am almost 27, an only child, not engaged but have a boyfriend and we are dating for 3 years now and my dad said we can only date and nothing else in the future, my dad can be pretty strict and is a very serious man but can have humor at times, my relationship with my dad is alright though we do have communication problems at times and don't talk much, but when we do, like when we talk about an issue, my dad says "don't get wise with me" but what I say I am only expressing my opinion, so it is not easy to talk to him about things and sometimes I have a question or questions, my dad doesn't seem to like to answer or simply just ignores me most of the time, that's how I feel. To that I feel discouraged to speak up my thoughts or ask anything because I already know how he could react as he does most of the time so I just prefer not to speak up also to avoid any arguments or disagreements that only stresses me out. I respect my dad and his opinions but he doesn't respect mines and it feels unfair and I feel depressed about that. My family members ask when will there be a wedding and I don't know what to say.
 
maxdancona
 
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Reply Thu 4 Jan, 2018 11:23 am
@Jenn044,
I am not sure if I understand the question. You are 27, what your dad says no longer matters.

You can either tell your dad to take a hike now. You can wait until you are engaged and them tell him to either accept it or stuff it. At some point in your life you need to live your own life an start worrying about what other people think.




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jespah
 
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Reply Thu 4 Jan, 2018 11:33 am
@Jenn044,
Jenn044 wrote:

... I am almost 27...

Are you sure that's not a typo?

Because your father is treating you like you were almost 7, not 27.

Is he expecting to pay for a wedding? Do you expect him to pay for one? Then it's time to change those expectations. People get married at City Hall (or its equivalent in other countries) every single day of the year.

Are you financially independent? Because if you are, then what your father is saying should be of little consequence to you. And if you aren't, then it's high time you did everything you could to become financially independent.

Yes, even if you live in a country where women are subservient and live with their parents until they live with their husbands, there is still room for becoming as financially independent as possible. This also means moving out - which can be to an apartment with other women before you get married, you know.

You are way too old, no matter where you live, for your father to be dictating terms to you anymore.
ehBeth
 
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Reply Thu 4 Jan, 2018 11:58 am
@Jenn044,
Jenn044 wrote:

This was a little over a year ago when he said it after I came home from my date

I am almost 27


is there a good reason you are living in your parents' home?
tsarstepan
 
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Reply Thu 4 Jan, 2018 12:58 pm
@Jenn044,
Your father sounds a tad too much like a possible abusive control freak with some serious mental health issues.

If he doesn't get counseling to move forward and help resolve some of these relationship issues ... than dump him until he can mature enough as a father to treat you like a human and a full grown adult (regardless of your relationship status).
Jenn044
 
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Reply Thu 4 Jan, 2018 05:04 pm
@jespah,
Thank you for your answer.
There is no wedding, my dad thought I got engaged that time when he said it after I looked happy after my date that day, but no, I don't expect him to pay anything if there would be a wedding and I am planning very modest and not a huge celebration. In my personal life right now, I living with my parents and currently not working as I am unable to because I am the main caregiver looking after my mom who has a mental illness.
Jenn044
 
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Reply Thu 4 Jan, 2018 05:06 pm
@ehBeth,
I am currently living with my parents because I am the main caregiver and need to look after my mom who has a mental illness.
Jenn044
 
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Reply Thu 4 Jan, 2018 05:08 pm
@tsarstepan,
Thank you for your answer, I agree very well on what you wrote. On part of your answer, my aunt, that is my mom's older sister also knows about my dad's attitude he gets sometimes and said the same thing, that it is best that he seeks counseling about this.
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ehBeth
 
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Reply Thu 4 Jan, 2018 05:09 pm
@Jenn044,
That is truly your father's responsibility - not yours.

You need to get a job, save money and get out of that setting. It is not a healthy situation for a young adult.

Get out.
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jespah
 
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Reply Thu 4 Jan, 2018 06:27 pm
@Jenn044,
Okay, I see now.

Look, I know you care about your mother and I respect that, but @ehBeth is right; this is your father's responsibility and not your own. He is holding back your life - and probably because he doesn't want to lose free help with his wife.

You're not obligated to be the caregiver. You know what would happen if your parents were childless? He would either hire a professional caregiver or do it himself.
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