By .... - 30/11/2014 04:29 - United States - Geneva

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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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.

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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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sweetlysarcastic 3

Maybe he's just uncomfortable at funerals and doesn't know how to tell you

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DenverTyrrell 13

That is so horrible it's hard to explain, so sorry OP hope you feel better soon

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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

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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worldclassrager 39

It looks like work will be put between you and family

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benjamn 24

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.

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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.

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