Breaking up is a difficult thing. The chance meeting did what it should and helped you push passed it.
Wow, sun and fun for 11 days. Hope D12 has a great time.
It’s unfortunate your Dad’s concern and love came out expressed like it did. D12 is smart, and she is twelve. You are correct let her be twelve. She doesn’t need to, nor is capable of, making those type of responsible decisions. This pandemic lifestyle is pretty new and even adults have difficulty figuring out and adjusting to the emotional pressures and stresses of risk, isolation, and so on.
I take it from your comment of you had no say in it if D12 goes, that there is no legal restrictions preventing such a trip.
Take a cue from D12’s tear-filled comment that her father would never put her in danger. You wisely know it’s not your job to make a relationship between Dad and daughter, it’s your job to not damage their relationship. And I do believe your unapologetic Dad overstepped a bit, straying into territory he should not be directly involved in.
I’m glad she is down there and having a fun time. Nice to see she gave you a tour of the place.
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Feelings are fleeting. Be better, not bitter. Love the person, forgive the sin.
