Dad wants to bring girlfriend to son's wedding because wife has severe dementia
A married man asked for advice as he wanted to bring his girlfriend to his son's wedding.
A man from Iowa sought help in order to decide whether to bring his new girlfriend to his son's destination wedding in Mexico. The man, whose wife suffers from severe dementia and resides in a care facility, sought advice from a column on whether it would be appropriate to have his girlfriend accompany him to the wedding.
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In his letter to the column, the man explained his wife's condition and his desire to bring his "special friend" along as his plus-one. He acknowledged the potential for romance during their beach vacation in Mexico.
He asked for advice on the appropriateness of bringing his girlfriend to his son's wedding (Getty Images)However, he also expressed uncertainty about the appropriateness of the situation, given the sensitive nature of his wife's health and the upcoming wedding of his son.
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The man told "Dear Abby" of the New York Post: "DEAR ABBY: My son is getting married in Mexico in six months. I would like to take a special friend with me as my plus-one." He explained his wife's situation, saying, "My wife has dementia. It is quite severe, and she has been in a care facility for two years. She no longer recognises anyone, including me." And then asks: "Would it be wrong to take my lady friend to Mexico? We haven’t been intimate yet, but romance at the beach in Mexico is very possible. What do I do?"
"Dear Abby" responded with practical advice, emphasizing that a wedding is meant to be a distraction-free celebration for the bride and groom. The columnist suggested that the concerned father consult his son and his fiancée about the situation. Depending on their feelings and the dynamics of their family, their input should weigh significantly in their decision-making process.
The response read: "DEAR UNCERTAIN: Your son’s wedding is not the time to “surprise” anyone with this lady’s presence. Depending upon how large your family is and how close you all are, some people may already be aware that you’re involved with someone and why.
"But ask your son and his fiancee if bringing her would be disruptive, and gracefully base your decision on their response. A wedding is supposed to be about the bride and groom on their special day with no distractions."
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