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[quote=Anonymous]I’d keep the secret.

If they’re otherwise a loving, close family, there’s nothing gained by telling but a lot to lose. H will go through a very emotional, traumatic time. MIL and FIL could split, so there go family holidays and now you’ll have to alternate who you see on trips. The siblings will pick sides, so say bye to having all of them together at one gathering.

Keep in mind that you’ll be bearing the brunt of any grieving your H does. If he goes through a major depression, you’ll be picking up the slack at home. If he gets emotional and lashes out, you’ll be dealing with that. If he needs therapy, you’ll be handling the kids while he goes. You’ll have to listen to him talk/cry about it a lot.

Also, a LOT of mid life crises in men are triggered by a traumatic event like this. I’ve known several men whose father died, and in response they left their families, had affairs, spent all the money, etc. This would be sort of similar in that he’s losing a father. [/quote]

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