How to Ask Father for Permission

[Scott_Topps]

My question is how to ask my girlfriend''s father for permission. My girlfriend and I both live in Omaha, we are both from Kansas City, and met at School and have been dating for 3 years. We have discussed getting married extensivly and have all but set the date. The last piece to this puzzle is my asking her father and then asking her. My problem is that I want to do this in person, but with my busy work schedule, I rarely get a chance to visit home. This is further complicated by my wanting to this before August. Is it acceptable to call her father and have the talk over the phone?

Thanks!

 

[Harleigh]

Absolutely...he should understand the travel constraints. Be sure you emphasize how much you would''ve liked to have done it in person, but that time and work wouldn''t allow it. Just put your best foot forward and speak from your heart. Best of luck to you!

Harleigh

 

[Independent Gal]

Yes, you can call! My FI called my mom since she lives on another continent. It was fine!

Key thing: make sure you tell him why you want to marry his daughter (aka, all the things you think are wonderful about her), what good care you''ll take of her, and tell him how excited you are to join his family or something like that. This stuff scored MAJOR points for FI with my parents.