I have a very close relationship with my Dad and it's a great picture of us during the "Father/Daughter" dance, but since I'm divorced 3 years now, I'm not sure if it's appropriate to display in my home. I have a decent relationship with my ex, and we have a 9 year old son that we share custody with. I just wonder if guests visiting my home might think it's inappropriate to have a picture of me in my wedding attire on display for the world to see.
2007-02-19 08:35:06 · 13 answers · asked by ScentualFlorals 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Its your home, you should be able to do what you want. if you like the picture, keep it up.*
2007-02-19 08:45:46 · answer #1 · answered by Check this out! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's inappropriate. The picture is not about your marriage, it is about you and your father. It's especially OK if you have a cordial relationship with your ex. It's part of your personal history, which is important in shaping the people we become after going through trying times like a divorce. Taking pictures down won't take away the fact that you were married. Also, it doesn't really matter what your guests think. However, if you mean "guests" as in boyfriends, maybe display the picture somewhere else so it's not so, "in your face" when they walk in. If they see it, just explain how close you and your father are. If the man respects you, he'll understand.
2007-02-19 16:44:41 · answer #2 · answered by Lady in Red 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would say no. You were married...you did dance...and apparently...in that photo...you both looked fabulous! So you are divorced...are you supposed to pretend it never happened? It is a pleasant memory of you and your father...why not share it? Also...it is YOUR home...display what makes you feel good...and that your son will also enjoy. It is always sad when a marriage ends...but I think it is wonderful that you can look at the picture and enjoy it for what it is...a great moment for a father a daughter...and that's how others should take it as well...and if someone does have an issue with it...I think they are the ones who are tacky.
2007-02-19 16:42:58 · answer #3 · answered by silentscreamer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want to display it, it sounds completely fine to me. Just because you are divorced doesn't mean that that part of your life is completely gone now. Displaying a picture of your wedding seems to me a good way to "own" that part of your life. If I were a guest in your home I would think nothing of it.
2007-02-20 00:35:44 · answer #4 · answered by drshorty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so at all. If it's a good picture, keep it! It was a special day in your life, even if you are not married any longer. If you had a good picture with him from graduation, would you not display it, even though you were no longer in school?
Also, it sends a positive message to your son that even though the marriage is over, there will still be good memories surrounding it.
2007-02-19 18:54:05 · answer #5 · answered by Bakem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its a picture that means more then your wedding and its one of your favorite moments with your dad then who the hell cares!! I have a close relationship with my dad and I hav pictures of him and me at my HS football and rugby games up in my house...I mean HS was almost 10 yrs ago for me but they're still some of the pic's tht mean the most to me...
2007-02-19 16:43:54 · answer #6 · answered by Dwayne M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all! It was still a happy day in your life no matter what happened later. And sometimes good pictures are too few and far between. Besides, it speaks volumes to your son.
2007-02-19 16:56:52 · answer #7 · answered by Jules 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is entirely appropriate. It was an important time in your life and has significant meaning to you. It also might have a positive significance to your son too.
2007-02-19 18:23:03 · answer #8 · answered by bumppo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would display another picture of you and your father on the wall at your home.
2007-02-19 16:43:22 · answer #9 · answered by Irish 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No, I think it is perfectly fine, and it was an important day in your life. Not to mention the fact that it is you and your father, not you and your ex.
2007-02-20 13:40:13 · answer #10 · answered by mommyof2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not at all. Because you are now divorced does that mean you were not happy then, of course not. You can't just cut out such a large portion of your life.
2007-02-19 16:45:37 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋