On Father's Day many people like to show appreciation for their fathers and father-figures. For those who are lucky enough to still have them in their lives, it might involve giving them a card or showing how much they are loved by making them a home cooked meal.
One dad who had huge hopes for Father's Day was left really disappointed when his wife decided to go to a funeral instead.
The man, who has a four-year-old and a six-year-old, explained he and his wife have a deal to get two guaranteed breaks from their stressful lives in a year – birthdays and Mother's Day and Father's Day.
Taking to Reddit, the man explained: "On those days, the one parent takes on the brunt of the burden so the other can get a day to relax. Since our youngest was about two we practiced this. I have never failed to give my wife the day off she deserves."
According to the dad, his wife is less considerate, so this year he had planned to have a day to himself, doing things that made him happy. He warned his wife a week in advance, and she agreed.
In the post, he continued: "This was until about three days ago. My wife's old boss's dad passed away. She was invited to the funeral by the boss and she chose to attend the funeral which was about two hours away.
"As a result I had to cancel all of my plans and take care of the kids. She was supposed to be home at around five in the evening but didn't arrive until around 10.
"The kids were already asleep and my wife neglected to help them get a even Father's Day cards for me."
The couple had a huge argument, with the husband upset that she "didn't give him a break" like he usually does for her.
He continued: "She said that someone died and I was being completely selfish to make it about me. I said that it was someone she didn't know who was the parent of someone she hasn't seen in over a year and I didn't think I was being selfish in asking her to prioritise my needs just as a gesture like I do hers."
The man received a lot of support in the comment section, with most people agreeing that his wife could have still gone to the funeral and made an effort.
One person said: "Your wife could have easily gone to the funeral and come home at five. Perhaps, brought dinner, did baths and bed while you relaxed. She also absolutely should have helped the kids make/do something special for you."
Another added: "I'm sorry, but who attends their former boss's FATHERS funeral several hours out of town? I mean I wouldn't attend my bosses funeral even if it was in my town."
A third commented: "Clearly she only went to the funeral to get a break from the kids. it's only fair that next Sunday you get to take the day off for yourself since you didn't get to do it on Father's Day."
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