Man Calls Girlfriend Selfish for Crying After His Brother’s Funeral

Grief can be a challenging and complex emotion, and sometimes it can lead to conflicts with those closest to us. One man, who recently lost his brother, found himself in a heated argument with his girlfriend after she vented about her bad day at work. But was he justified in calling her selfish? Let’s dive into the story and find out.

The Tragic Loss

The Funeral ⚰️

The Emotional Reunion

The Breaking Point

The Confrontation

The Fallout ️

The Question

The Edit

The Recurring Behavior

The Context

A Grieving Brother’s Outburst: Was He Right?

After losing his brother, a young man is struggling to cope with his grief. His girlfriend, who couldn’t attend the funeral, meets up with him afterward and starts crying about her bad day at work. Frustrated, he calls her selfish for not sparing him one day of her problems. While it’s revealed that her venting is a recurring behavior, he admits he doesn’t usually mind. But on this day, he felt her lack of awareness was too much to bear. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA, but empathy is key in supporting a grieving partner

User sympathizes with OP and criticizes girlfriend’s behavior.

NTA. The girlfriend’s lack of compassion and selfishness is concerning.

User defends man’s actions, accuses girlfriend of being selfish

NTA. Girlfriend needs a lesson in reading the room

Dump her? Harsh. This commenter is definitely not empathetic

“Main character” girlfriend criticized for lack of empathy. NTA.

User suspects girlfriend’s tears are manipulative, offers condolences. NTA

User advises OP to reflect on girlfriend’s selfish behavior

Is she always making it about her?

Grieving man defends himself against unsupportive girlfriend.

NTA lost brother, GF prioritizes work drama, suggests new job

Supportive comment offers advice for girlfriend’s behavior, suggests therapy.

Grieving man called NTA for calling out girlfriend’s insensitivity

Grieving boyfriend called selfish for his girlfriend’s inappropriate behavior

Condolences offered to grieving man, acknowledging girlfriend’s insensitivity.

Recognizing others’ problems during tough times is important

Condolences for loss, but girlfriend’s behavior was inappropriate. NTA.

NTA calls out girlfriend’s lack of empathy after funeral

Grieving boyfriend called NTA for calling out girlfriend’s behavior.

NTA. Relationship advice after brother’s funeral. Consider counseling.

Setting up healthier boundaries is important in a relationship

Red flag alert! Narcissistic girlfriend needs to go ASAP

Encouraging empathy and communication in a tough situation

Helpful article shared to support commenter’s NTA stance.

Red flag alert! Is she really grieving or just manipulating you?

NTA calls girlfriend selfish for being unsupportive after funeral

Supportive comment with no replies. NTA.

Setting boundaries in a relationship is important for emotional wellbeing

Insensitive comment encourages breakup, lacks empathy

NTA. Girlfriend lacks empathy and prioritizes her needs over yours.

NTA calls out selfish girlfriend, suggests breakup.

User sympathizes with OP and suggests red flag in relationship

NTA. Girlfriend’s behavior during brother’s funeral is unacceptable

Bye Felicia! Harsh comment shuts down empathy for girlfriend

NTA commenter advises leaving selfish girlfriend for better future.

Valid concern, but inappropriate timing. NTA.

Partner’s selfish behavior after funeral leads to relationship reconsideration.

Partner’s selfish behavior during grief, take a break from relationship

Lack of empathy in partner during grief

NTA comment calls out selfish girlfriend, no replies.

Encouragement to move on from a self-centered girlfriend.

Insensitive ex prioritizes her own importance over partner’s grief

User accuses OP’s girlfriend of being selfish for grieving publicly.

User suggests taking a break to evaluate relationship maturity

Grieving man receives support for calling out girlfriend’s behavior

NTA calls for breakup after girlfriend’s insensitive behavior ‍♂️

Partner’s lack of empathy warrants a breakup.

NTA! The girlfriend’s behavior is a huge red flag

Grieving man receives unsupportive girlfriend, commenters side with him.

Questioning girlfriend’s honesty, NTA but rethinking relationship

NTA calls out girlfriend for being selfish and not reciprocating support

Supportive comment, advises to find a better partner.

NTA prioritizes brother’s funeral over girlfriend’s bad day

Condolences for loss, support for OP, criticism for girlfriend. NTA.

Supportive comment encourages breakup with unsympathetic girlfriend.

Condolences given to OP, criticism of girlfriend’s behavior.

Empathetic comment offering condolences and support for OP’s loss.

Supportive comment on grieving and finding comfort. ❤

Heartless girlfriend criticized for lack of empathy and support

Supportive comment, NTA verdict, and condolences.

User sympathizes with OP and criticizes girlfriend’s behavior.

NTA. Commenter suggests girlfriend has growing up to do.

Understanding NTA’s grief and reaction to girlfriend’s tears

NTA commenter offers condolences and advises to focus on grief process.