Should Your Partner Your Parents For Permission Before They Propose?

[@lisaabrams3705]

I think it depends on your relationship you have with your parents.. or the type of Parents they are.. just because they are your parents doesn't mean everything they suggest or advise is great for you..

[@amallulu8025]

Lisa Abrams yh like my family is all very close and if none of them liked my boyfriend then we gotta problem especially my parents. But then again if the situation is they don’t like him because he doesn’t have a high paying job or something petty like that then I’d have a problem with my family

[@MiZShortiiE]

Lisa Abrams soooo true! I know my parents will not like any boyfriends I have if they are not the same ethnicity. They don’t care whether he has a great job, his own place, a good heart, and good qualities.

[@acd1168]

Exactly. My parents are horrible people so I don’t believe anything they say.

[@nikooa8258]

Agree

[@thuylinhnguyenly4945]

@@MiZShortiiE true (but my parents always want me to marry a (western) foreigner so I can get the citizenship. They never teach me what qualities in a man I should look for, or ask how he treats me. And also my parents marriage is full of conflicts all the time, so basically I won’t take their advice on whom to marry. Period.

[@kaywiththevibes]

This does not work for everyone. If we had listen to our parents we wouldn’t be happily married today. There was no permission asked. When you allow your parents and friends to interfere in your life decisions you may actually find yourself unhappy. Use your own discernment.

[@naomiwilliams8850]

K. Slaughter I think Steve is referring more to the fact that we can be blind in love and therefore miss warning signs which outsiders would pick up. Of course if your parents are unrealistic in what they want for you or have the tendency to be bitter for know valid reason then we should take their advise with caution.

[@NiNi-Rmtae]

Naomi Williams exacle

[@Johnpinckney98]

This also depends on the parent/parents. If you know your parent has the skills and know-how (discernment) for the people you bring into your life then their input is somewhat valid. If not and they let you do your own thing then OP's side remains. Of course, not everything is this black and white.

[@ruemissm6800]

K. Slaughter... You miss understood... They don't decide for you.... They guide you... And you should listen to them

[@preciousinhissightk5316]

I get what you’re saying but I think it’s more of a harmony thing rather than you not being able to make your own choices. Marriage is a big part of your life but it’s still just one part - You still need friends and family. Knowing this, surely you’d want all of the important people in your life to get along? Why would you want the stress from them fighting and you have to choose or sneak around because one side doesn’t like the other. That sounds like a miserable experience. Making sure everyone gets along sounds like a way to a much easier and happier life.

[@Everything_Ju]

I understand the primal feeling of protecting your kids but children aren’t property. They don’t “belong” to you. Additionally, why is the daughter expected to present this perfect representative of manhood for vetting? Not once did Steve talk about who he expects his sons to bring home. I’d be interested to see if the standards are as high.

[@marcusmelton2295]

Julian Holland not hating on Steve but it seems like out of all of most of the videos I've been watching, he seems to cater or to be more in favor of the female gender more. Not saying that i despise women but I just noticed sometimes.

[@sabirahmalika3335]

He probably feels the same about his sons but the conversation was about women and the kind of man they bring home

[@VeeShenge]

His sons would have to have this discussion with the father of the girl they are interested in to get his blessing; there is nothing strange about this; it just means father's are supposed to take care of their daughters and protect them not to say that he dictates to them what and how to live their lives but that in a fictional home where father's are present they are expected to protect their children which sometimes would mean saying this guy is not good for you, and of course this also depends on why he says so, it can't be for superficial reasons.

[@SuckerPunch92]

Parents can see stuff you can’t see. But it definitely depends on on your relationship with your parents

[@midnight_yota]

I don’t think he meant they’re his like his property, i think the gate analogy is more so saying that he is responsible for his home and his family and what happens with his daughters will eventually fall on him (fair or not) people will talk about whether he did enough or too little. So he feels his job is to do as much as he can to set them up to succeed. They’re not his property, they’re his treasure that he is safe guarding.

[@vika0194]

Fix the title

[@irenemwinuka]

right! read more than 3x i thought i was losing my mind

[@tatyanamelvin2810]

Lol i mentally put ask in the title then reread it it's not in there. 😂😂

[@naturalQueeP]

I could not figure out what the title was saying.

[@lxKronKxl]

2 years and they still haven’t fixed it

[@steveboone1498]

The title should read "Entitled parents want to control my marriage proposal to my girlfriend"

[@5stargoon665]

Ultimately, regardless of what Steve says (in the scenario he was talking about) his daughter will have to live it out. Steve's approval does NOT guarantee that his daughters relationship will or won't work out. Working for your parents approval and acceptance will only last so long people.

[@seven92023]

So Steve is a possessive know it all father. Not surprised.

[@michael50694]

Ivaylo Iontchev Yes

[@midnight_yota]

You have to consider where he’s coming from, he knows the thief he’s put women through and the dirt he’s done and other guys do and have done. So when you know the playbook it’s a lot easier to spot the trick plays, it’s easier to figure out the guy’s intentions. I still think his daughters can do what they want if they want to but if he doesn’t like or approve of what they’re doing he has every right to feel upset and to not participate. As the girls dad he’s expected to pretty much pay for the wedding himself so of course he not only wants to save his kids from heartbreak but also wants to make sure they only get married once.

[@maylynbayani]

Being a protective father is not being possesive. It is admirable for a father to protect his household and i dont see anhthing wrong with it.

[@MizzDivineButterfly]

Hell no.... I don’t want my parents involved in selecting my life partner. Neither of my parents knows me well enough as a person to determine what is a good partner for me. Plus, neither have had healthy romantic relationships to make that decision, even with each other. I wish I had the kind of parents who were that balanced but I just don’t. I would love it if my partner and my parents have a good relationship and are respectful of one another. But it’s not a deal breaker if they don’t like him. It’s a deal breaker if I feel that he is not the kind of person who will be respectful of them and my relationship with them as their child. I do not need a man causing issues between me and my parents. I have worked hard to have loving relationships with both of them on my own. I don’t want that messed up by some guy. Additionally, I don’t want to be with a man who is more focused on trying to win favor with my parents over just being a good person for me. Sometimes, people will use the love you have for your parents to manipulate them for their own benefit and to control YOU in the relationship. I don’t need that either. So everybody needs to know their place and love from that place.

[@gedogdarker7211]

Steves mindset is what is going to drive his daughters to the wrong man

[@2centsfreelancer]

Wouldn’t be a deal breaker....long as everyone respect each other. I think ppl really be caring to much what they family think.

[@lilmakori]

Lydia Renee I totally agree. I'm the one who gonna have to spend everyday with them, not you.

[@brittanysykes288]

I agree ,cause we all know some families are petty as hell for no reason.

[@Emmany97]

Lydia Renee because when things go south, your family will be the only place you would run to.

[@angiefreeman240]

Parents opinions mean almost nothing . You are the one sleeping with them , you are the one sharing your life with them and you are the one raising their kids! My parents are not my gate keeper . I am. I love my mom but , no one can pick a life partner for you except for you!!

[@asill.6668]

Amen!!!

[@masterwork5581]

It's important that her parents approve. I'm not sure how I would feel about a family that doesn't want me around. I'm going to ask permission, period.

[@shereeriley2647]

I believe that the forgotten part here is parent and child(ren) dynamic. Some children do not have parents or have very critical parents whether they do right or wrong or uninvolved parents.

[@KeonaJordan]

Parents approval is very important actually ☺️ I want my parents blessing!

[@asill.6668]

No it's not. God’s approval matters alot more!

[@Christimony222]

I don’t live with my dad and my parents are divorced and my dad doesn’t even live in my state but I still think you should ask for his blessing. I think it shows character. It shows that you have some spiritual grounding, too. You are to ask for her father’s blessing to take her hand and be her covering from now on.

[@MalikEmmanuel]

I would not want to marry a woman who needed a permission to be with me. I want to be with an adult who can make decisions for herself.

[@paulabrown1624]

I had a good conversation about this with my Dad and I told him, "No man will ever be good enough for your little girl." He replied, "You're right." 😊 Ultimately, I think it is the woman's decision who she marries, however, the interaction between your man and your family is important and needs to be considered. When your family sees how happy you are with the man you choose, that is all that will matter to them. Your happiness. ❤

[@JavFoster]

I like the Guy who said, It's not your decision to make. If i ask her parents for permission to marry do I have to ask for permission to Divorce also? I know it's kind of a traditional thing but I didn't see the need to ask permission.

[@kayostories]

It says a lot about you that you defense against asking a parent for their daughter's hand in marriage is divorce.

[@cmmcfielful]

100% agree.

[@ThomasPhillip-d9e]

​@kayostories ya. That is a odd way to object. My objection to asking for permission would be this. Me asking you for approval to ask her is denying her 100 percent agency. It's disrespecting her and that this is her life and choice. But she is your daughter go ahead and council her not to if you think that is best.

[@dashelledisna6239]

My man would definitely need to ask for my parent's blessing.❤

[@Ice_48]

Dashelle Disna why?

[@maylynbayani]

My now husband asked permission to date me. My dad threatened him and walked out but he remained polite and laid out his intentions. Fast forward in 4 years, he told them we are getting married. It was a statement not a question. My parents wont even let him date me had they known he was bad for me. He earned their trust by being respectful. Your parents need to trust they have raised you well enough to make the right decision.

[@MelissaRae1975]

My hubby of 18 years did ask my parents for my hand (it was my second marriage and his 1st) After the proposal we spoke about his side of the planning and it was then i heard that he asked my parents....i fell in love all over again. I was so surprised and secretly so happy he did that

[@1rkhachatryan]

The way Steve talks about his family is kind of weird. A person isn't property and doesn't belong to anybody.

[@maylynbayani]

I have a good relationship with my parents but I dont feel the need to get my parent's approval with who I marry. However, i had a good role model for a father and have known early on what to look for a potential mate. That's why I think fathers are important in a girl's life. I always thank my dad for showing me what a good husband and father looks like that when my time came up, they knew they need not to pick for me. Having that said, I think the man you are marrying should understand that asking the parent's blessing is not asking their opinion but a gesture of respect for both the woman you are marrying and the authority of her parents over her. It's also being willingly accountable for the relationship. When my bf (now husband) asked me to be his gf, he asked permission from both my parents, his parents, and our pastor. He stated even then that he knew his boundaries, explained his plans for our relationship and accepted accountability. To me, that speaks volumes of how he valued me. Seven years after and we are still happily married and we have a great relationship with our in-laws

[@Graciehunter32]

No they need to ask permission, you belonged to your father before now you’ll belong to your husband

[@lailahlyn9428]

Lady in the black dress is gorgeous

[@bigvon1977]

lailah lyn that’s Cari Champion from ESPN

[@barksnbrews]

As a grown woman who finances her own life and have since I was 18, has moved across the country and lived on another continent on my own, I can decide for myself who I am and am not involved with. I’ve never understood this whole idea of asking a woman’s father for his permission. What am I, a plow?! If my dog doesn’t like you, however, that’s gonna concern me but we’d know that way before getting to the point of taking about marriage.

[@BritneyNicole4411]

I truly believe it depends on the family dynamic. For me, no because either way I’m going to do what makes ME happy. If they have concerns they can voice them but ultimately it’s not deal breaker in the least.

[@wanatasha3234]

Bt what if your parents are materialistic and they want someone with dollar signs

[@TrinityHostile]

Those are the parents that assign marriages. It's sad

[@wowso4]

It shows respect for the father and for me I hope my future fiancé asks my Dad for my hand in marriage.

[@TheQueenNoco]

I feel like the only person you should ask for my hand in marriage is me.

[@tieiatalks]

That video title mistake had me thinking I needed new glasses!! We have two daughters and we absolutely expect their boyfriends to ask permission for her hand in marriage. For us, it’s a sign of respect. We all know that there’s not enough of that in the world.

[@muhammaddel]

It's funny how some parents want to tell their children who to date but when you check their track record they have 5 baby daddies or the man has 5 baby mommas. I can't take advice from people that don't know how to keep it in their pants. You had your life now let me have mine. If I make mistakes along the way then it's on me. I understand that experience helps so for those that have that track record trust me we see you. We are going through the experience with you. We already know by watching you what to do and what not to do. We see all your children looking like the village people. I know we will make mistakes and we all will but please stop acting like y'all are the relationship experts. Let me get my life cause we allllll know you got yours.

[@LunnarisLP]

If you raise your kids well, they wont pick a guy/girl that doesn't fit the family, because then he/she wouldn't fit them. that's my view. When I get close to someone and I feel like they wouldn't work out with my family and all it's not going to last too long in the first place.

[@maryluharmon3267]

I agree with you, Steve! No one knows a man like another man. Thank you for protecting your daughters so much!

[@lifeofabyoute3674]

Family aint the same no more. Some families will tell u they dont like ur partner bc they dont want u to have a good thing

[@conjunction7959]

Definitely, deal breaker family is everything!

[@jenbradley4728]

I totally agree with Steve, more fathers should take this approach when a guys are in pursuit of their daughters. This is how you weed out the ones who do not have the best intentions. Fathers are daughters first introduction to the male species, therefore it is their responsibility to teach them where to set the bar when they reach dating age by being the example of how they should be treated. It is their job to teach them they are worthy, and to demand and expect nothing less than the utmost respect from the opposite sex. It is their responsibility to let any guy that is interested in their daughter know that she is Loved and cared for at home, and it is expected that they show her the same. When I became a Woman I knew I was a Queen because as a little girl my father and grandfather let me know I was a Princess.

[@dance4life1208]

Why would your man need to get along with your girlfriends for you to date

[@preciousinhissightk5316]

You don’t need them to be best friends but they do need to get along. You don’t want to be put in a situation where they dislike eachother so much that you’re forced to choose between them or you feel like you have to sneak around to see your friend. This is all about harmony. While marriage is a big part of your life it’s still only one part. You still need your friends and family. I think it’s wise to want all of the parts of your life to get along and work in harmony 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@GymGyp]

@@preciousinhissightk5316 no, you don't need friends and family. What about those of us who are missing one, or both of those things? If we find a partner, they're all we've got. Some people have got nobody. If you are lucky to find a person, why do they "need" something so many people deal completely without?

[@preciousinhissightk5316]

GymGyp Yes people deal with not having family and friends but many people also deal just fine without a romantic partner. I completely disagree that a partner is all you’ve got? Says who? Why does it have to be that way? That’s how you end up putting unnecessary stress on your relationships - you cut everyone else off and expect your partner to be your everything. If your family and friends aren’t important to you and you’re willing to completely ditch them, that’s fine. Others who aren’t so extreme and would like more to life than just a partner will want to make sure that no one hates each other.

[@GymGyp]

@@preciousinhissightk5316 it's not always about cutting people off. Some people, like me, just don't have them.

[@jerseygirl45]

For me this is a must. If my daddy doesn’t approve of you (like Steve said he knows men) then we aren’t going to make it. I tried going against the grain before & my Daddy was right I was young & dumb never again.

[@caliblu3872]

It depends on the culture. Absolutely in mine. My husband did ask my father. I couldn't without it.

[@jesusistheonlywaytoheavenj7880]

Mr Steve Harvey...is the man..i love his confidence...LOVE IT..LOVE it love ir...Ms Marjorie you got a good one...

[@AttonBrown]

Why I gotta ask permission? We adults

[@princessliuz916]

Its a respect thing

[@quintc1039]

Nah Steve..with all due respect..he's gonna be the man of the house when they get married not you! It's ok to watch out for your daughter but she has to decide.

[@princessliuz916]

Parents have gut feelings we see tjings before we know ots gonna happy we know whats best. Dont insult a parents intelligence

[@victoriafhicks]

Buffalo Soldier Okay, but isn’t he the man of the house until she gets married? As the man of the house, it’s his job to protect her until someone is worthy to replace him as the man of her household.

[@davidoryiman2398]

Who thinks about parents this days before marriage know one does that.especially when the man or the woman is rich or doing well in life they don't care because of the love they have for each other.

[@ryuu6205]

my father was in the military and was hated by my mothers parents. My mothers parents even cut here out of the will by marrying my father. Thx dad for giving me live and go for love. It all depends on the parents. If they love money more then the happiness of their daughter then SCREW the parents because i wouldn´t even be alive if the parents had anything to say about it...

[@jackiefloyd8003]

Way to go Steve, you are the gatekeeper. Love it.

[@VONiiE8]

Naaah Steve. I mean, that dude that was like “I don’t think that decision is yours” yes!!! Tell him, bc it’s really not. Secondly, your daughter is not your property. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@Sach6693]

Exactly, when he was talking about the dude, I was like that's my type of man. Where he at though? Lol

[@TheQueenNoco]

He talks about them like they are objects to he sold.

[@VONiiE8]

Nicole Moses honestly, he couldn’t be my father cause we would’ve been arguing about this all the time. Assuming he says it to them the way he says it to the audience, that wouldn’t have worked out for me. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@michaellewis8467]

People take Steve Harvey's advice like it's Jesus's word or something. His daughter might have to, but if it were me. I would've had to respectfully tell him off. I might of told Steve's daughter, Baby get your stuff so we can get over the other side of this gate if you wanna be with me lol. If she was a rider for me, then I'd tell Steve this is one less thing you own on that side of the gate. If not, I'd carry my ass on. Never to be over there again period.

[@UrbanDecayLova247]

Sach6693 right! The decision isn’t his, Steve was acting as if he disrespected him when Steve was the one telling the guy he didn’t like him. You cheated on your first 2 wives, kick rocks if you think I’m gonna care bout what you have to say about knowing a “good man.”

[@Pacino718]

Cari's legs 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bigvon1977]

Cari Champion is gorgeous!! 😍

[@morenikeogunsusi9579]

Okay but what if he ask your parents for your hand in marriage and they tell him no? Now you've been together and in love for a minute and you're trying to figure out why he hasn't proposed. But he doesn't bc you wanted him to ask your parents and they said no. So who will you be upset with then?

[@shirleys2889]

Amen, Steve!

[@freakingtv2343]

Your daughter is not your property. She doesn’t belong to you like some thing. I get the intention but when it comes to relationships, it’s her decision. You can express your dislike and give good reasons. Then trust her to decide

[@adeebh1238]

I read that title so many times

[@chicky4444]

i'M NOT OLE SKOOOLLLL , SOOOOO NAW! But it's different strokes for different FOLKS.. DO YOU!

[@tashawilliams8093]

When you are grown you don't need anybody's approval to marry the man you love.

[@Kcorrr]

Tasha 🤩🤩

[@macadamia668]

Ultimately, marriage shouldn't really fall on the parents business.

[@TheQueenPsChannel]

This is flawed logic. There are some parents who are jealous of their own kids spouses.

[@RoseRose-ow5zy]

I’d say no. I’m an adult and what I say goes. I’m living for me not my parents. People do it out of respect and tradition.

[@Dizzinator2114]

Rose Rose yeah, but they don’t even keep the tradition right. That stuff came from an era where women stayed with their father until she either lost her virginity and the father found out or he gave her away into marriage... so a man was supposed to approach a father.... these days men like To raise their daughters, but they grow up move out and are their own independent adults, and then he wants to come over and say oh no I’m your father I get to choose who you marry.

[@RoseRose-ow5zy]

Mr. G yeah I get that. I know it was from a different time. I just always thought it was weird for fathers or parents to approve based on being a woman and her virginity, but back at that time there was no independent woman. But today people do it out of tradition or respect. My friend did. I’m just saying I wouldn’t. I’m grown, independent, and it’s my own life. I chose and nobody can say anything about. It would be my first marriage too. I don’t have a record of being married a couple times like most people 😂

[@appa1018]

In my culture you CAN´T NOT marry her unless you ask her hand from her family. so basically her decision doesn´t matter ( ps: i think that´s crazy ofc )

[@ChuckieLove2008]

neither one of us did. if i listened to my parents, i would be unhappy. They done enough damage trying, including my current wife they tried to ruin. I'm marrying my wife, not the parents.

[@katiethomas5889]

Asking for their blessing or support is fine but I also think that asking for "permission" is sexist. But I also have a modern marriage.

[@jemonthebrain]

Parents don't determine who you're with. Parents just give advice from a different perspective.

[@Kcorrr]

Jemima Thank you . You are a voice common sense, logical thinking. Steve needs to hush. He doesn't in his daughters.

[@destineetyson7756]

I love you Steve Harvey talk show 💋💋💋💋💋

[@Koki1993]

Steve is sooo smart. We all wish to have a father like you😘

[@chicky4444]

IF SHE GOT TO GO TO HER DADDY, THEN HE CAN KEEP HER. I NEED A WOMAN NOT A GIRL! it's doesn't mean i have tricks up my sleeve or trying to take her from the family XYZ! I need a woman who has her own mind... daddy and mommy can tell her what ever they want about me! but she has to make that decision, because when we are married i need her and ME trying to figure out LIFE NOT HER DADDY! She should marry her daddy then... mommas BOY AND daddy's GIRL! I'LL TAKE A WOMAN FOR 100 ALEX!

[@estellabutler5424]

You have NO clue what you're talking about.

[@fredajohnson506]

I know that's right Steve you say that 😅

[@Raniko2020]

it depends. I talked to my ex's father before we got engaged (never made it to married), it was over the phone cuz he traveled for work and was out of state, but I did talk to him. Now it's been a while since that fell apart and some years have past and the age bracket of women I'm looking to date are mid 30's to early 40's (i'm 42). The women I'm pursuing are out of their parents house, have a job and living their own lives. Now I don't feel obligated to ask her parents for permission anymore, but I will, when the time comes, have a conversation with her father if it's appropriate. I was raised to be a gentleman. Open doors for women and all that. If her father isn't in the picture or they don't have a good relationship, then no. He might get an announcement in the mail or just a tagged message on facebook.

[@anthonygeorge758]

You can ask for the blessing, no problem. But who is the person to decide who is right for you?You aren't helping them if you just telling them no and giving the reason. You need to let them make the mistake so that they can recognize it the next time.

[@tamarjean-baptiste1898]

The only type of people who would say they don’t need to ask your parents for your hand in marriage is the new school !!! But we all know old school way still works . It’s a matter of respect asking your parents for your hand in marriage is a sign of respect because listen hear me out who’s giving you away when you getting married? Answer that question ! Your father is giving you away . And so as a sign of respect he should be asked for your hand in marriage. Because he’s suppose to protect you until the one comes along to give you away.

[@rosesmiles2384]

I agree the man should ask ur parents for their hand in marriage. It’s respect and honestly I value my parents discretion

[@jg5693]

My mama has a good eye. If she doesn’t approve,she right.

[@alfredpardoe3795]

It is a nice gesture..but its not the end of the world. If the girl feels strongly, then do it. If not, meh.

[@chicky4444]

IF YOU LIVE AT HOME WITH YOUR PARENTS THEN I HAVE NO PROBLEM OR IF SHE JUST WANTS ME TOO THEN SURE BUT I'M MY OWN MAN! ITS ME OR THEM!

[@doncorlione1284]

No , I can't agree with this one. Nobody got a right to approve or disapprove your choice, they may like or dislike but at the end of the day it's your life for you to live

[@mscott1997]

It's nice but definitely not necessary. Parents don't get a vote on it.

[@deborahpurvis5354]

While parent's opinion, and why, should be considered. One should make their own final decision, because it's your life, and YOU are the one who has to live with your decisions, Not your parents or anybody else. My father did not like my choice of husband, and refused to give me, his Only daughter, to him. I married him anyway, walking down the aisle on the arm of my Uncle. Still, Unbelievable to me, after 7 yrs. of marriage, and 2 children later, because my mother wanted him herself, and he loved me, was able to get me divorced from him, WITHOUT ME!!!??! . My father didn't speak to me for 15yrs. I never loved another. We reunited after 42yrs., children grown and now grandparents. He passed away just 2 months before we were to remarry on the same day we married, at first. Family opposition can't Stop Love, Time and distance can't stop Love. No One other than the individuals, Know what someone means to them! I lived a life of lonliness and regret, because of someone else's feelings.

[@mercedeswilkins9085]

I say no, cuz they not marrying your parents, their marrying you.

[@khloe-nicolestevenson1851]

No I don't want him to ask

[@damolaowolabi7423]

I trust my parents to the point that i believe that if my mother doesnt likes you, God doesnt like you either

[@amyj.4992]

My parents are heavily into my Dumplin'😘🥟 and she already got their permission and approval. They fux with her still

[@lamaralexander5642]

Amen

[@buttercake123456789]

Damn whoever wrote that title should get fired

[@estherjean183]

I feel like you should tell them just out of respect but it's not a dal breaker if they don't want you to ask them

[@SwishMajor]

i though steve had 4 daughters

[@heatherholman7576]

My mom fully meet my husband until our wedding day.

[@fturla]

Sorry, If I have to ask for permission then somethings wrong. It's a good traditional procedure but it is one area that will increase the chances that something will go wrong. If they won't approve then something is wrong and it may not be apparent.

[@Taewills]

Aw hell naw! My parents chose some straight losers. I’ve run into a couple of them recently and yeah.... that wouldn’t have been good. No, they weren’t a better judge.

[@chloegrace3793]

Ehhh but everyones family is different. Like my parents would want the man to ask for permission, and I agree

[@fredajohnson506]

That's not all important to everyone but my ex husband never asked my dad anything that's not deal breaker for me

[@michael50694]

I had a feeling they would say yes being that Steve always agrees with his black church going females.

[@kraziikiim]

Its not in my culture to really do something like this. Since my dad passed away, I asked my mom if this was necessary for my future husband to do and she was like nah

[@niiamon]

The title is confusing as hell.

[@KeepingUpWithMrs.B]

I️ keep getting confused doesn’t he have 4 daughters including his step daughters? 2 of his own and 2 that are his step?..... he keeps saying he has 3 daughters

[@haleykennsington2102]

I thought Steve had four daughters........

[@phillipswatson3452]

Haley Kennsington BLENDED FAMILY... STEVE HAVE TWIN DAUGHTERS & (2) SONS...WIFE HAVE (3) CHILDREN...GOOGLE

[@sandraulimwengu4551]

He does have 4 kids... twins and 2 from Marjorie who he considers as his

[@phillipswatson3452]

Sandra Ulimwengu STEVE CONSIDERS 7 CHILDREN INCLUDING WIFEY 3😇

[@herrherr3485]

appears he forgot one of the twins

[@SuckerPunch92]

He does have 4 girls and 3 boys. I think he was just talking about the girls that are engaged and married

[@adriannehubbard3452]

I think that tradition is stupid because no one has any intentions of honoring it. You’re parents are just supposed to smile and say yes because it make you happy. What happens if they are honest and say NO? Now there is a problem and you still get married anyway. Except now they can’t come to your wedding because feelings were hurt and offended. Stupid.

[@Destinay4lyf]

doesnt steve have 4 girls (2 his own, 2 step)?

[@Sekirothewolf]

Blonde hair woman tries to make jokes every single time and it just doesn’t work at all

[@basicinfo2022]

Not a good idea to let parents in marriage decision because psychology of parents (especially mother in law to be) is often tainted with jealousy and distrust of having to now share their child with someone. Men do not need their parents permission. It is nice to get woman's parents blessings However.

[@Dizzinator2114]

AS that’s usually how it went. You go to get dad and get permission to marry her, but personally I’m only doing that for a girl who lives with her parents not one who lives on her own.

[@obessbeauty]

I would love for my potential husband to ask my dad for my hand in marriage. However, the black girl mentioned why should the parents give him approval for marriage especially if you met him multiple times prior? Well, the guy can be a great guy (good income, education, gentleman) but may not be the best fit for you as a suiter. Your parents know us better than we know ourselves. So if my parents said no, I will have to reflect on it and if I don't agree then I'll marry him.

[@jeupshaw]

Really...your parents control who you marry?

[@philorgneopolotin8762]

No I don’t think your partner your parents permission

[@AjaychinuShah]

Political Insanity of Insanity is a Way of Life... Lions are strong Parents, trust me, ahhum, #bebest.