<human>: I've been dating my girlfriend for about 9 months, and we've known each other a lot longer than that. I want to propose to her in September while on a trip. But here's the deal. By that point, I won't have met her family. I know a lot -about- her family, and I hear about them from her, but we live several thousand miles from them and it's just not feasible to go out there.

So here's my question: my mom is fairly adamant that I need to get her dad's blessing. I've never met the guy, and I won't any time soon. What do you guys think? How do I proceed?

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<bot>: Want to propose, live far from her family, never met them. Ask dad for permission? Would that be weird?