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DH kicked off because XH attended deceased DMs home before funeral

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Over40andNotalotofpatienceleft · 26/09/2025 22:13

Not sure if title makes sense to be honest. But here goes.
I’m really struggling with the recent loss of my DM.
DM was v poorly and kept it to herself, this was normal she never wanted to be a burden or bother (she was neither). Admitted to hospital and died the next day.

I buried my DM 3 days ago. DP has just tore strips off me because my XH attended my DMs house before her funeral. Id just like to add that I had been with XH for twenty years we have 3 DCs, we are amicable and he has remained friends with DB since our split, DB also lived with DM so XH visited regularly and spent a lot of time at DMs house.

I had arranged for family to meet at DMs prior to funeral and follow funeral car to chapel of rest. XH was invited to come to DMs home by DB.

DP is angry, he wouldn’t come in to DMs home prior to funeral. I tried to convince him to come in but he insisted he was more comfortable outside. I respected his decision & tried not to make a big thing of it. The day passed as a bit of a blur to be honest. Today DH said he was made to feel uncomfortable as XH should not have been at DM/DB home and I should’ve banned him.
I’ve told DH he is being ridiculous as it wasn’t my call and XH being there was irrelevant. I also said that regardless of who was there he should’ve sucked it up and been there for me instead of waiting outside and then throwing it in my face at the first opportunity.
I’m absolutely broken. My DM was 66 and we should not have been laying her to rest but he is adamant that I’ve disrespected him and shown him that he is not a priority by allowing XH in to DMs home when it should’ve been just family.
I'm not sure if I'm losing my mind, but am I wrong to expect him to not be a dick right now or was I unreasonable and completely dropped the ball?

OP posts:
EmeraldShamrock000 · 26/09/2025 22:57

Firstly, I am very sorry about your DM's death.
I can't believe your DP had an issue, is he usually such a selfish prick?
Thats unforgivable.

TempestTost · 26/09/2025 22:56

He is a twat.

Your XH has every right to go to the funeral or house.

If he felt uncomfortable, that is what it is, but adults suck it up in these situations. Funerals are places where families come together and often even estranged ones, it is common for people to be uncomfortable.

I do wonder - does your partner come from a family where funerals are only very private? That seems more common than it used to be. It might to some extent account for his reaction.

MJMa · 26/09/2025 22:56

So sorry to hear about your DM OP.

I cannot believe your DP is acting like that! Maybe not right away but I would seriously be reassessing the relationship. He is beyond dreadful.

Smileybutwily · 26/09/2025 22:56

GCAcademic · 26/09/2025 22:21

That would be the end of the relationship for me. At one of the most difficult times of your life he has chosen (because it is an active choice) not to support you but to tear strips off you.

This.
With bells on.

What an awful person he is. There is no way I could get past this.

TootToot2020 · 26/09/2025 22:55

That 1% must have accidentally pressed the wrong vote button.
so sorry you’re dealing with this.
sending love.

saraclara · 26/09/2025 22:55

...shown him that he is not a priority by allowing XH in to DMs home when it should’ve been just family.

It was just family. XH is the father of your mum's grandchildren, as a pp has pointed out.
Your partner is the one who isn't family if we go by the strict definition. You're not married, you don't have children together.

Maddy70 · 26/09/2025 22:55

I'm very sorry for your loss
He's a selfish twat surround yourself with people that really care about you now

SalonDesRefuses · 26/09/2025 22:55

Don't know who the person is who voted YABU, but they should be ashamed of themselves.

Listen to the majority.
You deserve better. And I'm so sorry for your loss x

Dweetfidilove · 26/09/2025 22:55

What an appalling display, making the day about him ☹️.
My condolences to you and your family 💐.

Melancholyflower · 26/09/2025 22:53

As your mother was only 66 and you were with your ex for 20 years, I'm guessing you are in your 40s at the oldest, and your children are still children, so it's great for them that you have an amicable relationship. Your family obviously still consider him part of the family, and it was perfectly acceptable for him to be there at your mum's funeral.
Are you married to your partner, because you call him DH and DP? Presumably you haven't been with him that long, but he doesn't seem mature enough to understand that your ex will continue to be part of your wider family.

User37482 · 26/09/2025 22:53

This is my most emphatic LTB, just leave. He has no empathy for you whatsoever.

SalonDesRefuses · 26/09/2025 22:52

He is disgusting. I don't know how you can come back from this. Your Mum's funeral and all he cared about was some petty jealously?! He should have been there for you, but all he cared about was himself.

Get rid.

Namenamchange · 26/09/2025 22:52

I can just imagine him sulking outside, while you desperately try to convince him to come in. This was you mums funeral, if he can the a decent, caring and loving partner then, then he’s not worth having. I’d leave him, put your children first.

ChiliFiend · 26/09/2025 22:51

You will never get a chance to re-do the day of your mother's funeral. No matter what he says now, no matter how contrite he is - he has taken that day from you forever - the day you said goodbye to her. I would never speak to him again.

BarkItOff · 26/09/2025 22:50

I’m shocked at what I’m reading. He is behaving appallingly to you!

It may not be the right time immediately but you need to really reconsider the relationship. You don’t treat someone you love in this way and especially not when they are newly bereaved.

My partners ex was invited by my partner to MIL’s funeral as they were a big part of each others lives for a long time. I would have found it more strange for partners ex to NOT pay respects. This is how normal adults behave. Teenagers squabble over ex’s, adults respect people have had a life before (and after) them.

jonthebatiste · 26/09/2025 22:49

He’s saying that you’ve disrespected him?! Wtf? If there’s been any disrespect - and there has been - it’s his, of you after suddenly losing your mum.

Vitriolinsanity · 26/09/2025 22:49

Sometimes people make hard decisions so much easier. When you think back on this week every anniversary of your poor mum’s funeral, is this is the really shitty thing you’ll want to remember or your excellent decision to fuck this cunt into touch?

GameWheelsAlarm · 26/09/2025 22:47

Over40andNotalotofpatienceleft · 26/09/2025 22:33

We are not married, he is my partner / other half not husband, sorry if Ive used the wrong description.

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I'm so sorry for your loss @Over40andNotalotofpatienceleft

I am glad to hear that you haven't married this awful man. His behaviour is totally unacceptable. He has shown you who he really is, a narcissistic loser whose insecurities caused him to fail to support you during a terrible time.

He is not your "other half" - he barely even likes you. He is only in the relationship for his own benefit and does not care about your wellbeing. You need him out of your life. You must get him out of your kids' lives. Get him gone.

Blogswife · 26/09/2025 22:47

He needs to grow up and stop being so selfish and insecure.

Your DP/DH was disrespectful to you and your family

Sunflower459 · 26/09/2025 22:47

‘No, you weren’t my priority on the day of my mother’s funeral, and the fact that you expected to be shows me that you’re not a suitable partner for me.’ Does he expect priority over your children, too?

Endofyear · 26/09/2025 22:46

I'm so sorry for the loss of your mum 💐

Frankly, if your partner cannot behave like a grown up and support you during the most difficult times in your life, he's not the person you should be with. Whatever his feelings about your ex-husband, he should be able to be polite and adult enough to put those feelings aside.

He has shown you who he really is - believe him. You'd be better off without him.

needacuppasoon · 26/09/2025 22:46

I could not forgive this level of selfishness, what a wanker. I am so so sorry for your loss. You have done nothing wrong and please don’t let him make you believe that you have. I’m angry for you, such a prick x

Wreckinball · 26/09/2025 22:45

You tell him he should be supporting you and not expecting you to police your brother’s friends
Add he’s let you down and disappointed you. His behaviour has also caused you to loose respect for him

ComfortFoodCafe · 26/09/2025 22:45

Get rid. Don’t even think twice about it.

ByQuaintAzureWasp · 26/09/2025 22:44

XH is the father of DM 3 grandchildren. DH needs to stop behaving like a 16 year old.