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Bf being selfish whilst I’m grieving

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Jellyfishy20 · 28/07/2024 11:27

My great grandmother died yesterday and I am estranged from my family and found out due to social media, I’ve felt betrayed and heartbroken since finding out the news and felt ignored by my boyfriend. I had plans to go out today with a friend and my boyfriend would go to his mums but I just feel drained and not up for it, so I told him I’m not going today and he has kicked off with me saying “I’m not babysitting you” and saying “you’re selfish” so I’ve got angry with him and told him I want to break up. He’s now on the phone slagging me off to his mum in the other room. I feel so lonely and disappointed, with not having family or barely any friends I expected him to be more caring. Am I being unreasonable for expecting more care?

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MereDintofPandiculation · 28/07/2024 11:42

If he hasn't had a loss in his own life, he may not understand what you're feeling. But from your point of view, he's not a fully-functional human. YANBU. I'm sorry for your double loss - your GGM and the bf you thought you had.

Americano75 · 28/07/2024 11:41

Of course you're not. He's an arse who just showed you his true colours.

gamerchick · 28/07/2024 11:39

I'm so sorry OP. Partners can show their true colours in these times. Your bloke has shown you what the rest of your lives will look like if you need some TLC. Send him to his mothers and bundle yourself under a blanket, get some snacks and put some easy watching on. A bereavement is a shock physically. Be kind to yourself.

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