Ok, before I go on, let me explain the dynamic.
Mom and Dad divorced when I was 13. Dad was always in our lives but just not the supportive, loving father. Not a dead beat by any means, just very emotionally detached. As an adult, our relationship has gotten better but still feel, er.. still know that his children and grandchildren come second to whom ever he is dating at the moment. Mom on the other hand raised us alone, supported us through every and any thing and has always been the glue keeping our family together. She has by far been the mother and father figure.
Now, I've expressed with my FI that I wanted my mother to walk me down the aisle because I feel she deserves it and I know she will be crushed if I went with the "norm" and had my dad walk me down.
I'm just struggling with how to talk to my dad about it. I think I'm more nervous that he wouldnt care, opposed to being upset that he isn't giving me away. I would like to assume that he would understand my reasoning for this decision...but I think I need a little encouragement and words of wisdom.
Is it "wrong" for me to snub tradition being that Dad is still in the picture?
Thanks knotties