I have a very good relationship with my girlfriend’s family, and especially her father. I know he would say ‘yes,’ and give me his blessing unequivocally. However I have a few questions that I’d rather get actual humans input rather than ChatGPT/Internet. Thanks in advance.
1) What is the general script for how to ask for his blessing? I know it’s more of a traditional formality, phrased as a statement rather than a question – and his response good/bad will not actually dictate whether I propose or not, but if you had to phrase the question, what would you say?
2) Is the question best asked in person or is a phone call/FaceTime acceptable? I live over 800 miles away from her family, and nonchalantly getting on a flight will raise my gf suspicion
3) Fathers especially have an archetype of being overprotective and overly critical. Fortunately (or unfortunately) he is this way. He’s a no BS type of guy – how “long” should this conversation go? Am I just straight asking for his blessing or shooting the ship for a minute before asking?