A woman has been left stunned after her brother-in-law confessed his feelings for her, a secret he had kept for nearly five years.
This revelation could potentially disrupt his relationship with his brother, who is the woman’s husband, and even his own fiancée. The woman shared her story on Reddit, explaining she was out shopping for a wedding dress with her future sister-in-law and friends.
Upon returning home and celebrating with mimosas, she found herself alone in the kitchen with her brother-in-law. He confessed he had something to tell her that was “eating away at him”. She was completely unprepared for his next words: “I have feelings for you.”
He admitted he had felt this way “for a few years” and hadn’t been able to express it, but wanted to know if she reciprocated his feelings.
She recounted: “I completely froze and just shook my head; I told him that no, I have never thought about him in any way other than as a friend and a brother, and I never would.
“Before he said anything else, I bolted back to his fiancée and the other girls there. I very discreetly told her I got my period and wasn’t feeling well and would have someone come get me, and then come by soon for more wedding planning. She thought nothing of it, and I called my best friend to pick me up.”
The woman, who has been with her own husband for five years and married for two, said without doubt she would tell her husband what occurred as soon as he returned from work. Despite knowing the need to address the situation, she worries about the potential rift it could create between her husband and his brother, and contemplates whether to inform the bride-to-be.
She continued: “I just have no idea where to go from there. Do I tell his fiancée, do I make him tell her, do I leave it, do I have my husband talk to him?”
People commenting on the post showed sympathy and urged her to discuss it with her husband initially, followed by a joint decision about informing the bride, as they believed she had a right to know the truth.
One person advised: “Tell your husband first and agree on the next steps. The best outcome for this situation would be for you and your husband to confront the brother and tell him that HE needs to tell his wife, not you.”
Another chimed in: “I think your response, actions, and plans to discuss with your husband are perfect. Certainly, discuss with him and follow his lead. I wouldn’t tell his fiancée before discussing it with your husband.”