hesherlobster27 said:
ALL IN ALL!
The author is getting married to her fiance, Alex, and is causing significant stress by refusing to let her dad walk her down the aisle at their wedding. The author’s father has struggled with alcoholism, leading to a childhood of broken promises and instability.
After the divorce, the author tried to help him get sober, but he never stayed sober. The author’s mother has been her unwavering support, and honoring her in this way feels deeply right. However, Alex’s traditional and religious parents, who have offered to pay for a significant portion of the wedding, are shocked and don’t understand the author’s decision.
They believe that allowing the dad to walk the aisle could “heal old wounds” and bring the family closer together. The author feels conflicted, wanting to avoid compromising on something so significant to her while also understanding Alex’s concern about the financial implications.
“My stepmom thinks my dad and I are in love. AITA?” 🤦♀️
AITAH for laughing when my wife “exposed” our daughter? 😅