AITA for not being able to attend my girlfriend’s grandmother’s funeral in another country?
My girlfriend’s family lives in another country (not a neighboring one). Sadly, her grandmother passed away yesterday, and the funeral is scheduled for this weekend.
My girlfriend and her mother traveled there yesterday. I’ve looked into every possible way to join them for the funeral, but I can’t make it work for several reasons: I have my daughter with me this weekend, flight prices are currently very high, and I also have an important work meeting on Monday that I can’t miss. The available flight times don’t line up in a way that would allow me to attend and get back in time.
I’m planning to tell my girlfriend that I’m unable to attend and then send funeral flowers to the service as a gesture of support.
I feel bad about not being there during an important family moment and I’m worried it might come across as uncaring or disrespectful.
AITA?