Hi everyone!
So I am trying to find the best way to break the news to my parents that I don't want my dad to walk me down the aisle. I have had a rocky relationship with him my whole life. He has had his good moments, don't get me wrong. But unfortunately those have been heavily out shadowed by his verbal/emotional abuse over the years and controlling behavior. He has a tendency to lose his temper and if you don't agree with him on everything, than you're the
@$$hole. Now that I have been engaged and planning the wedding, he seems to have had some moments that are even worse lately than the past couple years. Not only can he be manipulative and verbally abusive, he has a very chauvinistic side, which makes the thought of being "given away" make my skin crawl. I have had to fight hard to show my independence and to make my point that I am not my dad's property to control. I just feel like he has zero respect or recognition for me as an adult woman. Sooooo after that background info, I am just trying to figure out the best way to approach this. He doesn't have the best temper and is far from understanding, so I'm nervous and preparing myself for the worse. But I am not willing to make myself uncomfortable or fake anything on my special day with my FH, especially in that moment. Any advice or suggestions on best way to bring this up is appreciated. TIA!