The answer
Your father likely has good intentions and is trying to let you know that you are at an appropriate age for marriage and does not want you to delay. Respond respectfully and tell him that attending youth meetings are for your own personal edification and not for looking for pretty girls. Comfort him by letting him know that you are sure that God will let you know when the right girl comes into your life, because it is not just a matter of prettiness, but a virtuous wife is far more appealing than physical beauty (Proverbs 31:10-31).Answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab)