r/MadeMeSmile • u/Old_Ability_9424 • Jun 17 '26

Wholesome Moments This has to be the sweetest thing

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u/NewtDogs Jun 17 '26

My sister's boyfriend just went through this with my father (minus the sign language). Some might find it antiquated but I think its sweet. Families getting bigger is always special. 🙂

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u/Malicei Jun 17 '26

I think of it more as rather than getting their permission (in an own ship and giving away way), you're getting their blessing to marry them from the people who are dear to them, as an acknowledgement of their importance in your loved one's life and wanting to share in an upcoming big life event to celebrate it together.

And their loved ones don't approve of you, well. That's might be an issue down the line when your lives are intertwined and presumably you'll have to figure out how to deal with seeing them around your spouse — that's something you'll likely want to know as a heads up.