Today, my boyfriend went to work instead of going to my father's funeral. He works at home and chooses his own hours. FML
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Questions about your love life, a burnt turkey and the cousin who knows everything: Thanksgiving, a contact sport.
Today, my boyfriend forgot to pick me up from work. We work at the same place. FML
Today, my boyfriend took a day off from work because he felt "sick". I thought he might come see me since he hadn't come over in a while. Nope, he went to hang out with his ex instead. FML
Today, I woke up early, showered, dressed, and made the 40 minute drive to work, only to discover when I arrived that today was my day off. When I got home my live in boyfriend was gone. I called and he told me he was at the beach, right near my work. FML
Today, my boyfriend said he couldn't come to my grandfather's funeral because he was at his cottage and couldn't make it. Later that day, when driving home from the graveyard I saw him walking down the street, with another girl. FML
Today, my boyfriend told me he was going to take me out somewhere special, so I called in sick for work. Turns out he had made reservations for the restaurant I worked at. FML
Today, my boyfriend decided to visit me at work. With another girl. FML
Today, my boyfriend canceled his plans to attend my father's wake, not even 10 minutes after he found out there won't be any alcohol on offer. FML
Today, I got a call from my boyfriend's boss. She was wondering if he was okay, since he hasn't shown up to work for the past two weeks. Now I'm wondering where he's been going when he leaves the house each day. FML
Today, I attended my father’s funeral. I have the week off work, and one of my colleagues is using this time to make a play for my job. I’m not supposed to be checking emails, so I can’t call them out on it until I get back, by which time it may be too late. FML
Today, my boyfriend proposed to me during a funeral. FML
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OysterPearls 33
That's horrible of him. I'm not saying you should dump him, but this is one case where you should consider it.
sublimelover 6
or maybe he has a hard time dealing with his emotions in situations like that. could be a million reasons why he didn't go buy you'll never know until you talk with him OP.
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Comments (65)
sweetlysarcastic 3
Maybe he's just uncomfortable at funerals and doesn't know how to tell you
DenverTyrrell 13
That is so horrible it's hard to explain, so sorry OP hope you feel better soon
jquaw 16
Funerals can be hard for some people. Especially when it isn't their own family and they feel like an intruder. How long have you guys been dating ? I know If I was dating someone and their loved one died I would want to be there for them, however if I didn't know the person that died or f I hadn't been dating the person long I would feel disrespectful going
melooters 11
DUMP HIS RATCHET ASS
dave20012 15
Sorry about your father OP. Also for your bf what an asshole move nothing should have stopped him from attending the funeral out of respect for you and your family.
soulreaper12296 28
There could be other reasons why. Maybe he doesn't handle emotional situations well and didn't want to make it awkward. Just because he didn't go doesn't mean he didn't care.
Sathane 21
Lol @ all the "you should dump him" dorks out here. I'm self employed, often work from home, and set my own hours. That said, if a big client absolutely needs something done, that takes priority over nearly everything. I run an IT company so one of my clients being out can easily cost in the high six digits of lost productivity so I have to work. It's literally a matter of doing the work or lose a customer than spends 50K a year with my company. Of course, I don't know his situation; just giving context in my case and hoping that it's the same. Did he at least send a condolences card or something?
MandySkittles 18
Maybe if this was a distant relative it would be understandable - but this is their FATHER. The man responsible for bringing them into the world, the person that raised them. If a person can't set aside a few hours to be emotional support for the person they're in a relationship with, they shouldn't be in a relationship with them (that being the main point of a relationship in the first place). Losing a parent is absolutely devastating, and putting work before the emotional well-being of your partner is just inexcusable. If that's the kind of life you want to lead where money takes precedence over people you love, find someone that feels the same way.
worldclassrager 41
It looks like work will be put between you and family
benjamn 26
Maybe they've only been going out for a week and he's never met any of her family. Crap time to meet the daughters new boyfriend. I think there is more to this.
Dobhrionn 10
People take death of a family, friends or partner differently. This may be his way, you may not agree with it. However, I would talk to him about the situation without giving out about his absenteeism at your father's funeral.