Should I Mention I Saw My Sister's Husband Doing Something a Little Suspicious?

[Anonymous]

So what if ice cream did your kid get....it’s very important to the outcome of this debate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is your brother in law, your child's uncle. Pretty close relatives. In this situation, I'd think he would at least make some introductions. It's really strange that instead of chatting with you and his niece, he sat with the other kid. Definitely ask him about it.

I'd ask him directly next time I saw him. Ask, then shut up and listen. Do not answer for him, make him talk. If it's some convoluted response, just look him straight in the eye and shake your head No.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is your brother in law, your child's uncle. Pretty close relatives. In this situation, I'd think he would at least make some introductions. It's really strange that instead of chatting with you and his niece, he sat with the other kid. Definitely ask him about it.

I'd ask him directly next time I saw him. Ask, then shut up and listen. Do not answer for him, make him talk. If it's some convoluted response, just look him straight in the eye and shake your head No.

[Anonymous]

Could it be a big brother big sister type relationship...like he participates as a Big Brother to the kid which is how he knows the kid's mom?

[Anonymous]

I’d ask BIL what is up. If his story sounds fishy, I’d tell him you tell sister or I will.

[Anonymous]

He did a DNA test and found a 1/2 sister.

[Anonymous]

Just to be clear my BIL is a different race from the ice cream girl and the little boy. The child is definitely not his.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is the young woman possibly his daughter?

Or is her child his son?

[Anonymous]

OP-So what are you going to do?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mention it to her when he is in the room.

This.
“Hey sis. Did Larlo tell you we ran into him at Scoopz? I wish I’d known he was besties with the girl behind the counter. Seemed to know her family that was there. She could’ve given me the family discount on that mud pie ice cream I love. What was her name, Larlo?”

THIS. ALL OF THIS.

Nope. The above is pretty much an accusation.

Just say: "Larlo, who was the cute kid whom you were talking to at the ice cream shop?"

[Anonymous]

“That was funny to see you at Scoopz last week. I had to laugh when you barreled in like you were ready for dessert - You seemed more excited to be there than we were! Do you know the folks who work there?”

Watch his reaction. (Which he’s now had time to think over anyway)

[Anonymous]

The BIL assumes you’re going to say something to your sister so he’s been getting his story together. You’re better off talking to him directly. And you could go back to the shop and ask the gal how she knows BIL.

[Anonymous]

Talk to your BIL. "Hey, BIL, it felt a little weird that you didn't sit with us when we ran into you at the ice cream shop. Who was that little boy you were talking to?"

[Anonymous]

^one of the short questions above. Not any of the long explanations from you.

Op you have a simple question. See how he answers it. You don’t have to be dramatic or ask in front of your sister. It’s a simple Q and his answer will tell you everything you need to know.

Agree that you ask and let him do all the talking. Maintain eye contact, be open and listen, ask follow up questions like you would with any other conversation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just ask him. Regardless of why he did it, chatting up a completely random other family and not sitting with his own family is rude and I would present it like that.

If this happened to me this is what I would say:

"Hey Bob, what was the deal at the ice cream shop the other day? I was kind of hurt you didn't sit and chat with Lucinda and I and the whole thing seemed weird? How do you know the girl working there? Is she family? Who was the boy you were talking with? The whole thing was just confusing and I was expecting you to sit with us once we saw each other. Can you shine some light on the situation for me?"

This interrogation is a bit much.

Just mention to BIL how good it was to see him at the ice cream shop when your sister is in the room. See what happens.