Will you lose it when your daughter gets married?

[ZepSinger]

I don't know if this is normal or not. The thought of any of my daughters (7, 10, and 11 yrs old currently) getting married and leaving home just about makes me come apart. The second I start to picture that day, I instantly feel the ol' lump in the throat. There's a couple of songs out there right now (one is called 'Cinderella') about this very subject, and I have to turn them off whenever they pop up on the radio. If I pay attention to the words, I instantly feel the waterworks building up.

And here's my biggest fear- breaking down like a frickin' girly man during the father/daughter dance at their eventual weddings. Not to mention walking them up the aisle and giving them away. Criminy, I won't be able to croak out the words "her mother and I"- my wife will probably have to do it. I am dreading this embarrassing scenario.

I don't suppose that anyone who doesn't have a daughter will understand. That father/daughter bond- wow, that's a special one. So here's my question- are there any other fathers of daughters in CP land that feel this way? Maybe it's just because they're still young. Who knows, maybe by the time they turn 21 I'll throw a party when they leave.. :)

Z

[DaFace]

Eh, my FIL cried during the father/daughter dance at our wedding. I don't think anyone can blame a dad for being emotional at an event like that.

[Hydrae]

My daughter got married 2 years ago in a ceremony in my front room. It was a bittersweet day for sure. But it is what she wanted and he is a good man so I had to let her go.

It is cool though, she comes over with my granddaughter and spends the day with us a couple days a week. She makes sure one of those days is a day I am off work (I work Wed-Sat) so I can have time with the cutest little girl in the world.

[seclark]

in.
mine's 24 and i try not to even think about it, much less talk about it.
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[The Franchise]

in.
mine's 24 and i try not to even think about it, much less talk about it.
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Worthless.
With.
Out.
Pictures.


:D

[keg in kc]

I'd probably have a heart attack.

Since as far as I know I don't have a daughter. So a daughter of mine getting married would be quite a shock.

[seclark]

Worthless.
With.
Out.
Pictures.


:D

go.
f@ck.
yourself.

;)
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[The Franchise]

go.
f@ck.
yourself.

;)
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ROFLROFL


Come on....you don't want a son-in-law from the Planet?

[keg in kc]

go.
f@ck.
yourself.

;)
secThat's.
Why.
He.
Wants.
Pics.

So I guess your comment means you approve.

[seclark]

ROFLROFL


Come on....you don't want a son-in-law from the Planet?

i really don't want a son-in-law period, although i have no choice. if she'd marry some sick f@ck from this place, i'd have to start an "i'm leaving forever" thread.
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[seclark]

That's.
Why.
He.
Wants.
Pics.

So I guess your comment means you approve.

i'm leaving this thread, now.
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[keg in kc]

:fire:

[Demonpenz]

well it is good you care that much. Too bad not all parents don't give a shit

[CrazyPhuD]

i really don't want a son-in-law period, although i have no choice. if she'd marry some sick f@ck from this place, i'd have to start an "i'm leaving forever" thread.
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Come on the in thing today isn't the son in law it's the daughter in law.:D

[raybec 4]

I cried like a little girl the days they were born and have no doubts I will again when they get married. Probably again when they have children of their own.

[Donger]

No. My daughter is a menace. I'll be glad to get rid of her. I might even throw in a dowry.

[keg in kc]

No. My daughter is a menace. I'll be glad to get rid of her. I might even throw in a dowry.How much?

[Donger]

How much?

I'll probably throw in a couple of chickens. Maybe a monkey or three.

[Lumpy]

My dad cried at my wedding. It happens. But I knew at that moment that I was still his little girl, even though I was becoming a woman.

[burt]

I don't know if this is normal or not. The thought of any of my daughters (7, 10, and 11 yrs old currently) getting married and leaving home just about makes me come apart. The second I start to picture that day, I instantly feel the ol' lump in the throat. There's a couple of songs out there right now (one is called 'Cinderella') about this very subject, and I have to turn them off whenever they pop up on the radio. If I pay attention to the words, I instantly feel the waterworks building up.

And here's my biggest fear- breaking down like a frickin' girly man during the father/daughter dance at their eventual weddings. Not to mention walking them up the aisle and giving them away. Criminy, I won't be able to croak out the words "her mother and I"- my wife will probably have to do it. I am dreading this embarrassing scenario.

I don't suppose that anyone who doesn't have a daughter will understand. That father/daughter bond- wow, that's a special one. So here's my question- are there any other fathers of daughters in CP land that feel this way? Maybe it's just because they're still young. Who knows, maybe by the time they turn 21 I'll throw a party when they leave.. :)

Z

This doesn't matter, I will be pushing up Daiseys when my daughter gets married!

[raybec 4]

I'll probably throw in a couple of chickens. Maybe a monkey or three.

Not an attack chimp I hope, you don't want your future son-in-law to have his hands and face ripped off, do you?

[Donger]

Not an attack chimp I hope, you don't want your future son-in-law to have his hands and face ripped off, do you?

A chimpanzee is not a monkey.

[The Franchise]

i'm leaving this thread, now.
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Don't leave now Dad!

[shitgoose]

I'm pretty sure I'll be happy for her provided she isn't marrying some dick bag that I want to set on fire. If thats the case she can pay for her own damn wedding.

[keg in kc]

I'll probably throw in a couple of chickens. Maybe a monkey or three.I might have jumped at an elephant, but chickens won't do it, not in my punjabi wedding.

[Hootie]

in.
mine's 24 and i try not to even think about it, much less talk about it.
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I'm 24 and single...

:)

[raybec 4]

I'm pretty sure I'll be happy for her provided she isn't marrying some dick bag that I want to set on fire. If thats the case she can pay for her own damn wedding.

When it comes to my little girls, they're all dickbags that i want to set on fire.

[keg in kc]

I'm 24 and single...

:)Ladies and gentlemen, we have a Love Connection.

[The Franchise]

I'm 24 and single...

:)

See seclark....it could be worse. You could have Hootie as a SIL.

[raybec 4]

A chimpanzee is not a monkey.

I apologize for my species faux pas.

[Hootie]

See seclark....it could be worse. You could have Hootie as a SIL.

a decent golfer with a sweet jump shot? He could do worse...

Plus...

I'm a 50 in Halo.

[CrazyPhuD]

I'll probably throw in a couple of chickens. Maybe a monkey or three.

Is it a trunk monkey? If so that would be pretty badass!

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[patteeu]

I know what you mean Zep. I'm guessing that the "Cinderella" you're talking about is Steven Curtis Chapman's song by that name. Another song with lyrics about exactly the same subject (from the pov of the guy stealing your cinderella) is the country song "Stealing Cinderella" by Chuck Wicks. I admit that I got a little choked up when I paid attention to the lyrics the first time.

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[Mosbonian]

Patteau/Zep:

My daughter's only 13 and I dread the day she decides to get married, much less the day she comes home from school with her first real boyfriend...

If you want a couple of videos/songs that will make you even more misty about her getting married here's a couple....

First this one by Michael W. Smith, "How to Say Good-Bye"..(can't seem to imbed it)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk5K-eTTkfM


This one is by Heartland...."I Loved Her First"...

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mmaddog
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[Jethopper]

I didn't cry when she was born, I won't cry when she gets married.

[teedubya]

my daughter is three... and I am pretty sure that I will cry regardless... but instead of dwelling on how shitty it is going to be umpteen years from now... how about you enjoy the time that you have with them now, and cherish the moments... instead of dreading far off moments?

seems pointless... and also seems like they aren't the only ones with extra estrogen in their body.

[Mosbonian]

my daughter is three... and I am pretty sure that I will cry regardless... but instead of dwelling on how shitty it is going to be umpteen years from now... how about you enjoy the time that you have with them now, and cherish the moments... instead of dreading far off moments?

seems pointless... and also seems like they aren't the only ones with extra estrogen in their body.

Ari:

I don't spend time dwelling on the "what's to come"..but it's hard not to sometimes sit back and marvel/ponder about how they have grown and how precious time is...and what will happen when you finally have to let them go...

At my age time seems to have kicked in the 4-barrel and the road passes by quicker.

mmaddog
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[teedubya]

I hear you mmaddog... but Im pretty sure that you are married to some guys daughter.

It's the circle of life... all we can do is aid them in growing up to make wise decisions for themselves. I concern myself with doing what I can, so that when it comes time to chose her man for life, that she has me as a solid example from which to gauge her suitors.

Sorry that you are getting old and shit. It seems to happen to all of us.

;-P

[Otter]

I'm not sure God made me to have daughters. I'd be in jail pretty fast if something happened.

[Skip Towne]

Mine turns 21 next month. My time's coming.

[The Franchise]

Mine turns 21 next month. My time's coming.

Worthless.
With.
Out.
Pictures.


:D

:D

[Donger]

Mine turns 21 next month. My time's coming.

Did you breed "later" in life?

[Skip Towne]

Did you breed "later" in life?

No, I started at 16. I just didn't bingo until 43.

[stevieray]

it's a child on her wedding day...
it's the daddy that gives her away...
...something beautiful.

[SAUTO]

YES, i will probably cry like a little girl. thank god she's only 4, i've got a long time

[Braincase]

My wife will ambush me - and have the father/bride song with be "Butterfly Kisses", and I'll lose it for sure.

[Iowanian]

I refuse to think about it.

[RJ]

My daughter just turned 6. Kindergarten graduation kicked my ass. So yeah, if I live to see her get married it will likely be difficult.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

No offense gents, but this thread needs tags.

[Fat Elvis]

I don't know if this is normal or not. The thought of any of my daughters (7, 10, and 11 yrs old currently) getting married and leaving home just about makes me come apart. The second I start to picture that day, I instantly feel the ol' lump in the throat. There's a couple of songs out there right now (one is called 'Cinderella') about this very subject, and I have to turn them off whenever they pop up on the radio. If I pay attention to the words, I instantly feel the waterworks building up.

And here's my biggest fear- breaking down like a frickin' girly man during the father/daughter dance at their eventual weddings. Not to mention walking them up the aisle and giving them away. Criminy, I won't be able to croak out the words "her mother and I"- my wife will probably have to do it. I am dreading this embarrassing scenario.

I don't suppose that anyone who doesn't have a daughter will understand. That father/daughter bond- wow, that's a special one. So here's my question- are there any other fathers of daughters in CP land that feel this way? Maybe it's just because they're still young. Who knows, maybe by the time they turn 21 I'll throw a party when they leave.. :)

Z


If you think you are going to cry at her wedding, just wait until you get the bill for it....

[StcChief]

who is this daughter I have no knowledge of.

[Fat Elvis]

As far as I'm concerned there isn't a male on the planet who is good enough for my little girls. Crying? I dunno. Probably fuming as I wonder why she would throw her life away and settle for that stupid shithead standing at the alter with a nervous smile on his face.

[Fat Elvis]

Pastor: Who gives this woman to this man?

Me: Well, it sure as hell isn't my idea....

[Discuss Thrower]

I thought all you papas out there would lose it because you looked at the pricetag for your little girls' wedding.


BAH fuck fatelvis beat me to it. Knew I should've posted this instead of munching on some fucking oreos. Damnit.