Funerals are a time for loved ones to come together and support each other through the grieving process. But what happens when someone you consider a close friend refuses to attend the funeral of your beloved family member? In this story, a young woman is left feeling hurt and betrayed when her roommate, Kay, decides not to attend her grandmother’s funeral. The situation quickly escalates, leaving their friendship hanging in the balance.
Grandma’s Passing ️

Roommate Dynamics

Kay’s Recent Behavior

Breaking the News

The Funeral Request

Kay’s Excuse

Feeling Uncomfortable

Therapist’s Advice ️

Update: Wake Drama ️

Race and Distance

Kay’s Surprise Appearance

Needy and Emotionally Dependent

FWB Situation

Moving Forward

A Friendship Tested: Funeral Fallout
After a tense exchange and some soul-searching, our protagonist realizes she may have overreacted to Kay’s decision not to attend her grandmother’s funeral. Kay surprisingly shows up at the wake, and the two have a heart-to-heart about their strained friendship. Kay reveals she feels overwhelmed by the emotional demands placed on her, and our protagonist vows to work on herself and listen to her therapist’s advice. With the funeral approaching, the roommates agree to go their separate ways, leaving everyone to grieve and heal in their own way. ️ Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional rollercoaster…
Therapist recommends apology, but OP still refuses. YTA

OP is called out for mentioning roommate’s race, YTA.
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OP is deemed the a**hole for expecting their roommate to attend a funeral of someone they aren’t close with. Accusations of racism are thrown in.

OP is called out for entitlement and possible racism
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Assuming Kay’s facial expression and being upset with her is rude

Debate over missing funeral and race leads to projection accusations

Debate over relevance of race in comment. YTA called entitled.

Debate over roommate’s absence at funeral for stranger
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Commenter accused of racism in funeral dispute. YTA verdict.

Commenter and replies discuss cultural funeral etiquette and call out OP’s inappropriate behavior.

Commenter called out for mentioning race in irrelevant context

Missing a funeral can be hurtful, but there may be reasons

Commenter receives tough love after calling roommate an a**hole

Commenter questions inviting FWB to grandmother’s wake

Expecting a friend to attend funeral of your grandmother is unrealistic

Commenter calls out OP for selfishness and being the a**hole

Commenter calls out OP for being needy and entitled. YTA

Redditor questions therapy expenses, gets called out by commenters

Insensitive comment receives backlash for lack of empathy and racism.

Insane OP receives harsh judgement for skipping funeral

Commenter calls out OP for expecting too much from roommate

Commenter calls out OP for being entitled and immature

A powerful clapback against a self-absorbed and entitled housemate

Don’t force someone to attend a funeral. YTA.

Roommate criticized for skipping funeral of someone they never met

Roommate dispute turns racial and toxic. Yikes

Commenter defends roommate, calls out OP for being TA

Roommate criticized for not attending stranger’s funeral. Defenders respond.

Insensitive comment sparks justified clapback

Roommate criticized for not attending funeral. Commenter calls out OP.

Commenter defends roommate’s right to privacy and boundaries.

Roommate skips funeral, friend calls them out as a**hole.
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Commenter called out for being insensitive during grieving process

Accusations of racism and a missed funeral cause tension

Commenter accused of being jealous and petty.

Commenter calls out OP for being TA, offers condolences

Confusing post with unnecessary mention of race. YTA.

Commenter receives backlash for saying roommate is the a**hole

Therapy advice ignored, YTA judgment questioned.

No excuses accepted: YTA comment receives no support

Roommate skips funeral, commenter says YTA for expecting support

Commenter calls out OP for being clingy and ignoring therapist

Commenter calls OP out for making situation about themselves

Commenter defends roommate, suggests OP apologize to therapist.

Roommate criticized for not attending funeral, deemed YTA by comment.

Commenter defends roommate’s decision not to attend funeral.

Roommate skips funeral, commenter calls OP a**hole

Commenter calls out YTA for skipping funeral

Don’t play the race card, respect boundaries. YTA

Roommate criticized for expecting too much from acquaintance after funeral.

Commenter calls out OP’s selfish behavior and Main Character Syndrome
