Stop being a sexist douchebag. Her father doesn't own her, it's her choice. In case you haven't noticed. it's the 21st century, women don't need "permission" from their fathers.

In case you haven't noticed, when the MAN asks HER FATHER, the man is asking permission FOR HIMSELF, he's not asking for the daughter, you retard. That's how I see it anyways. He doesn't ask, "Can your daughter get married?" He asks, "Can I (notice the I) take your daughter's hand in marriage?" He's not asking permission for the daughter to get married. ****.

That's the same thing though. It means that someone else - apart from the daughter - has the right to say no. Let me try to illustrate it. Let's say you are 24 years old, you go to a bar and order a drink. The bartender says "oh I'd love to sell you a drink, I'm just going to call your dad and ask his permission whether I can do that". How is that not treating you like an immature little kid?

So a woman's allowed to make small decisions like whether or not to get a drink, but she can't decide who she's going to marry? Yeah, okay. Besides, the whole point is that the man has to ask HER FATHER, which is sexist in and of itself.

I believe it's actually more of a blessing. Finding out if Dad aporoves, not getting permission. Chances are he will ask her regardless of the dad's response.

It shouldn't be "sorry I didn't tell you" it should just be "He's my fiance now"

....because its none of their damn business until the couple decides to make it theirs?

Unfortunately it doesn't always work that way. Take it from someone whose faith is different from her parents'; they give me and my fiance a hard time just because we don't go according to THEIR plans for OUR lives when they know that our relationship and faith is not and never will be dictated by or relevant to whatever they may think, good or bad. It's not easy for us, and it most likely is not easy for OP all because some parents have the tendency to be over-protective dicks. Go figure.

This was mentioned already.