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Dad died and long term partner dumped me same day

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Dontbesaft · 18/02/2024 21:12

My dad was fabulous man . Loved me , taught me so much about life and we adored spending time together.

He was 95, has be frail for one year but soldiered on. Before that he was astonishing.

He was stable and having a quality of life until he had a brain bleed a fortnight before he died.

i was told he was dying a week before he died.

my emotional response, was to me, unexpected. We saw each other at least two days a week , went on holidays etc but I did know he was old and frail.

My partner told me the night my dad died I was too emotional. He wanted out.

we had been together 6 years. Due to us being away, when dad died until today, we spent all our time together. I tried to broach the subject twice, he was abrupt to the point of rudeness.

obviously it’s done but to lose a dad and partner the same day is excruciating.

Please give me some hope or just support.

BTW I am 61 and dad was 95.

OP posts:
BoldViper · 12/03/2025 20:35

Hiya I need some advice
My father passed away 12days ago, I've been struggling emotionally and the man that claimed loved me has today decided to end the relationship, it was early days only 6 months in but apparently it was too much for him and causing him stress.
I do feel a little resentful that he's done this while I'm trying to navigate my way through.
Am I selfish? Should I be more understanding?
Please be honest. My emotions have been up and down I know i ain't been perfect but I am trying

CallmePaul · 12/03/2025 21:05

Your partner was a dick. Sorry to hear about your dad, but you were very lucky he got to such an age & in good health till the end & if your read some of the stuff on here ref terrible parents you were fortunate to have a great dad.

It's horrible to loose your parents, particularly when they were great. I've had it & it was just an awful time. Not long after saw me single too, it's a tough time.

Is a bereavement forum on MN you might find useful.

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