His Girlfriend Called Him Selfish And Lazy For Not Getting Lunch With Her Mother On The Anniversary Of His Brother’s Death, Even Though He Has His Own Traditions For That Day Each Year
Following the death of relatives, it is common for people to adopt traditions as a way to honor and remember their loved ones.
After this 30-year-old man’s younger brother died at only 22 years old, he did the same.
His brother was sadly diagnosed with cancer and fought hard against the disease. But tragically, his brother passed away.
“Ever since, I’ve been donating blood on the anniversary of his death every year,” he said.
He always takes a day off from work and begins by visiting his brother’s grave. Afterward, he donates blood before returning home, relaxing, and watching his brother’s favorite movie.
“I know it’s a simple, personal tradition, but it means a lot to me,” he explained.
He’s now in a relationship, though, and his girlfriend Anna doesn’t exactly understand that.
For some context, Anna is 31, and they’ve been dating for nine months. His girlfriend also happened to ask if he could meet up with her and her mom for lunch on the anniversary of his brother’s passing this year – which was just yesterday.
“I have met her mom many times before, and it wasn’t the ‘meet the parents for the first time’ situation,” he clarified.
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Given the bad timing, he wound up telling Anna no and told her again about everything he does on the anniversary each year.
Yet, rather than understanding or being the least bit sympathetic, Anna just got upset and tried to compare.
“Well, it’s my tradition to have lunch with my mom every time she’s in town, and she really wanted to see you! You can do your stupid blood donation tradition any day,” his girlfriend responded.
He was taken aback by her reaction and pointed out how it wasn’t just about donating blood. He also held his ground and refused to go to lunch.
Still, later that same evening, when he was just trying to rest and watch his brother’s favorite movie, his girlfriend had the nerve to text him and ask again if he could see her mother.
“I reiterated that I really didn’t want to and would hang out with her mom next time,” he reasoned.
This pushed his girlfriend to go off on him. She accused him of actually embarrassing her in front of her mother by being “selfish” and “lazy.”
She’s been acting really distant as well, and now, he doesn’t know if he should apologize to her or not.
How would you feel if your partner acted so inconsiderate? Is his girlfriend the one who owes him an apology? What advice would you give him?
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