MR. Kever I know I have only been dating your daughter for a little over 6 months now, but I know in my heart that your daughter is the one I want to spent the rest of my life with. I Love Your daughter with all my heart and I love her children like my own. Never in my life have I experienced such deep love for anyone. I Love the fact that your family gets together weekly and for holidays, and I would really like to be part of your family , as well as have your daughter a welcome part of mine. I guess what I am getting to is Man to Man I want to be respectful to you and your family and ask you for your Daughters hand in marriage. I also am a very involved with my family, I have a good job with great benefits, and I would die myself before I would ever let anything happen to your daughter or your grandchildren. Thank You for your time!
2007-02-06 05:32:13 · 22 answers · asked by mdsmith9372 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I'm 34 and she is 31.
2007-02-06 05:32:31 · update #1
That is so sweet! You gave me goose bumps! You sound like a great guy and I like what you have to tell the father. I love that you emphasize your love for his family - that's great. Best wishes to you!
2007-02-06 05:35:27 · answer #1 · answered by §Sally§ 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
How sweet. As a parent of a 31 y/o daughter, I would be very pleased to hear these words in ths way. The only thing I might change is telling him/them about how involved you are with your own family and your job/benefits, etc., and then ask for her hand in marriage. Good Luck to both of you. How romantic. You'll do fine.
2007-02-06 13:57:18 · answer #2 · answered by Suzan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Aw, that's so sweet! You melted my heart! I would take the last few sentences and put them before "your daughters hand in marriage." Make that the last thing you say. To say the least, that's quite the stinger to end the conversation with. My boyfriend comes home from Iraq in one week and I'm hoping he's planning something like that! I hope you win his approval. And congratulations if you do!
2007-02-06 14:16:03 · answer #3 · answered by Kailie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you going to sit him down face to face or are you going to send him a letter. You would be better off face to face. Sounds pretty good. If all else fails and you forget what you were going to say you could always just say "I would like to marry your daughter." and see how that goes. .You seem to genuinely care about her and her kids. And if her dad can see that too, I think you're in the family. :) Good luck!
Edited to add- forget all the people who responded that you should elope or just ask her and not worry about him. It is incredibly sweet and respectful that you are asking. If you could include her mother too that would be ideal. Maybe ask them to come out to dinner with you. You want to start your life with this woman on a good note and this is the best way to do it.
2007-02-06 13:37:09 · answer #4 · answered by babybunny729 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It sounds very sincere and romantic. Any father would have a hard time telling you no with that kind of proposal. As long as it is meant from the heart, how could it be wrong. Good luck.
2007-02-06 13:36:39 · answer #5 · answered by teashy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would leave out the whole "I know I have only been dating your daughter for 6 months" bit. Why draw attention to that? And no "thank you for your time" needed. You're not applying for a job!
Sounds good, she's lucky. Just realize that it may come out more like "Um, heh-hem, cough, haha....ahhhh.....welll, cough. SIGH" Nerves can do wonders to a well planned and practiced speech....
Good luck
2007-02-06 13:41:54 · answer #6 · answered by Just tryin' to help 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Good for you asking your future father in law for permission to marry his daughter! There aren't many men like you these days! Congratulations and I'm sure she will say yes! Nicely written and very sweet! How respectful!
2007-02-06 13:48:30 · answer #7 · answered by SillyKimmie 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wow, are you planning on actually SAYING all of this? Because its a lot to say when you're already nervous! I might condense it down just a little for your own sake, but it definitely sounds good. Congratulations on your upcoming engagement and GOOD LUCK!
2007-02-06 13:36:22 · answer #8 · answered by Melanie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A little long-winded. You don't want it to be a speech. You want it to be a conversation. You want it to flow out naturally. Everything you brought out is a good point to mention, but include it in a conversation.
2007-02-06 13:36:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
the jist is correct just make it a bit snappy and gooooooooooooooo for it
dont forget to invite us for the wedding
grt life
2007-02-06 14:03:24 · answer #10 · answered by ng2003 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋