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Hanging out with my girlfriend's dad

post #1 of 38
2/22/10 at 4:04pm
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I'm living in the Toronto area and through my business I was offered a pair of tickets to UFC 113 in Montreal. Now, as stereotypical as it is, I love a good fight, and I know for a fact that I want to go to this show. The father of my girlfriend of 2 months is also a huge UFC fan, and I'm wondering if anyone here would consider it strange for me to invite him along. We've never really hung out apart from the obligatory gatherings with her whole family, but I could, at this point, see myself marrying this girl.

tl;dr. Do I bring girlfriends father on a mandate?
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post #2 of 38
2/22/10 at 4:09pm
If he's cool, I don't see a reason why not. Just make sure not to get drunk and say something you'll regret about the daughter.
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post #3 of 38
2/22/10 at 4:12pm
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Originally Posted by dcg View Post
If he's cool, I don't see a reason why not. Just make sure not to get drunk and duke it out UFC style with said dad.

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post #4 of 38
2/22/10 at 4:25pm
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Originally Posted by Newo View Post
...at this point, see myself marrying this girl.

If that is the case you ought to invite him. No reason not to get friendly with what could be your future father-in-law.
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post #5 of 38
2/22/10 at 4:46pm
I'm not so sure it's a good idea, chiefly because she is likely to view the whole episode with suspicion.
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post #6 of 38
2/22/10 at 4:50pm
I would, but I'm rather blase about these things.
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post #7 of 38
2/22/10 at 5:14pm
do it, show him respect
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post #8 of 38
2/22/10 at 5:29pm
What a great opportunity...do it!
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post #9 of 38
2/22/10 at 5:32pm
I have invited every one of my GF's brothers to MMA events. We've watched some great fights, including the one when Frank Shamrock got his arm beaten to a pulp. I didn't know she had such awesome brothers but one of them is a Jujutsu instructor so I better be careful how I word the break-up, if it comes to that. There's no harm that I can see.
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post #10 of 38
2/22/10 at 5:40pm
The only problem would be if he thought it was strange, in which case he wont go anyway. I think its a good idea.
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post #11 of 38
2/22/10 at 5:54pm
Great idea. Afterwards, he'll probably be a whole lot cooler about you doing nasty things to his daughter.
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post #12 of 38
2/22/10 at 5:58pm
I think it's a good idea, especially if you're at all serious about this girl. It's always nice to have a good relationship with her dad. Even if you don't end up married, it can make future family gatherings a bit more enjoyable.

I would take Douglas' point to heart, though. I would make sure the girl knows first - just tell her you have an extra ticket, and you thought it would be cool if he came along. If she realizes it's just a chance for you guys to hang out a bit, I can't imagine she'd object.
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post #13 of 38
2/22/10 at 7:15pm
Not after 2 months. You might break up next week.
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post #14 of 38
2/22/10 at 7:16pm
what does she think?
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post #15 of 38
2/22/10 at 7:22pm
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Originally Posted by texas_jack View Post
Not after 2 months. You might break up next week.

Only OP knows what his current relationship is with the dad. At two months I wouldn't do it solely for the sake of the relationship, but if he thinks he'll have a good time I don't see the downside. If he feels it's going to be weird/awkward for him, than it probably will be for the dad too.
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