Hi all, just as the title says really? My parents divorced when i was 6, and I've never been very close to my dad. We still keep in touch though and I see him 2/3 times a year, even though he only lives half an hour away! I feel he doesn't make much effort with his grand children either even though I've mentioned to him that I'd love to see him more and for him to spend more time with the kids. He is remarried, but always uses the excuse of being busy.
I get married later this year and would love my mum or perhaps one of my brothers to give me away, who I'm very close too! I just feel why should I ask my dad when he doesn't make much effort, and hasn't over the years, but I don't want to hurt his feelings either, would I be an awful daughter not to ask him? And ask my mum or one of my brothers instead? He will be at the wedding and don't want to hurt his feelings, but I think I'd feel much more comfortable with my mum by my side on the day.