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This week is the week my wife was buried 3 years prior. I went to the local lesson at church today, and I just bolted out and went back home when service was done. I don't know what got over me, I just didn't feel like talking to anyone today. What made this more annoying was that the pastor definitely noticed i was down today, and a lot of people tried to make small talk and i just kinda ignored them. I ended up texting the pastor, but i still feel like i messed this one up.

This week is the week my wife was buried 3 years prior. I went to the local lesson at church today, and I just bolted out and went back home when service was done. I don't know what got over me, I just didn't feel like talking to anyone today. What made this more annoying was that the pastor definitely noticed i was down today, and a lot of people tried to make small talk and i just kinda ignored them. I ended up texting the pastor, but i still feel like i messed this one up.

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[–] • 6 pts

They wont care. Pretend it didn't happen and if they bring it up just mention you were thinking of your wife.

[–] • 3 pts

Men are called widowers

[–] • 6 pts

Yeah I thought based on the title that he hit on or offended a widow.

[–] • 2 pts (edited )

Yeah, I was thinking a funny story too because he said mishap.

[–] • 3 pts

If you are a man, you are a "widower" not a "widow." Don't beat yourself up. You don't need to be cheerful 24 hours a day.

[–] • 1 pt

S'okay dude - dont beat yourself up

[–] • 0 pt

Stop being a coward.

[–] • 0 pt

Not to worry. Everyone is allowed to have off days. So long as you weren't blatantly disrespectful, people will be about to see that you were just having a hard time that day and write it off. If it continues, they'll be understanding even if they don't know what caused it.

If you're still worried you upset someone, just approach them and say "Hey. Sorry if I was a bit cold towards you last time we spoke. I had a lot on my mind that day."