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Would I be unreasonable if partner’s ex attends his mum’s funeral?

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CuteCandle · 24/03/2026 16:28

More of a what would you do than an am I being unreasonable -

this is a hypothetical situation as my partners mum hasn’t passed yet, but she is elderly so likely will in the next few years. I have been with my partner 3 years. He has an ex who he was with for 20 years, separated 5 years ago, no kids together. I have only met his mum twice as she lives 4 hours away from us and me and my partner don’t live together so I don’t always see her when she visits him. He is still in touch with his ex as they own a holiday home together and have mutual friends. I have never met here and he gives the impression he would feel awkward if we did meet. His mum is still in touch with the ex, she went to a recent birthday party of the mum. I presume ex wll want to go to his mums funeral when she passes, I don’t mind not going as we’re not close but would want to support my partner so not sure what I should do when the time comes?

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AnneLovesGilbert · 24/03/2026 16:30

Why would you need to do anything? When she dies, it could be ages away, you support your partner. His ex will probably want to be there if she continues her relationship with MIL.

AddictedToTea · 24/03/2026 16:29

The poor woman isn’t dead yet! Cross that bridge when it comes!