Brother in law acts strange around me

[SugarAndSpice24]

Ok so I was wondering if anyone can help me.My brother in law(Hubbys brother) came round to our house last night and he didn't even say hello to me.He sat down and got his phone out!He did talk after but I have noticed everytime he is around me he fiddles about his phone and seems so interested in that.I find it very strange.We have not had any arguments so there are no bad feelings between us.Can anyone shed any light?

[NoSauce]

Not enough info.

How old is he?
How long have you known him?
Has he been like this before?
Does he have something big going on his life?

[SmileEachDay]

Unless he is on Mumsnet it’s unlikely light will be shed.

[Yeahnahyeah1]

Eh. Sounds like my BIL. He’s 29 and still acts like a teenager on his phone. I couldn’t get worked up about this

[Clangus00]

Maybe he just doesn’t like you but visits his brother to be sociable?

[dottiedodah]

If hes younger than your DH could be he feels shy with you ?.Maybe he doesnt really know what to say to you ,When DH back in room feels relaxed again and will chat more freely.If you have nor had any argument with him then nothing to worry about!

[isitxmasyet]

Are you essentially waiting for everyone to say ooh OP he so fancies you?

He is just as likely to simply be rude and have shot social manners.

[PumpkinP]

Maybe he hates you?

[littlepaddypaws]

anymore info op ? it might help us

[formerbabe]

"Are you essentially waiting for everyone to say ooh OP he so fancies you?*

. It's the only explanation!

[WorraLiberty]

Maybe he's got a new love interest?

On the other end of the phone I mean, not the OP

[SugarAndSpice24]

@isitxmasyet I know he doesn't fancy me

[NoSauce]

Without any more info it’s anyone’s guess OP.

[SunshineAngel]

My partner's brother comes round to do things around the house sometimes (he's a plumber/electrician/joiner/plasterer .. he can do everything) and if my partner is home it's all jokey with banter (including me), but if he's not home and it's just me, he'll make it clear he doesn't want to be disturbed, and just says he'll give me a shout when he's done. I always find him a bit standoffish when he's on his own.

[Patroclus]

Ohhh its one of these

[SugarAndSpice24]

He doesn't hate me because he shared his cake with me last week.We ate from the same plate as there were none left and he was sat next to me.I just find it all weired to avoid me then.

[MissMudskipper]

Hard to say given lack of info....it would help to know how long you've known him. My guess is maybe he feels awkward if left on his own with you. The phone is a good way of avoiding having to make conversation I suppose? But who knows!

[NoSauce]

How old is he? it’s like pulling teeth

[rainingallday]

Oddest thread of the day.

[PositiveVibez]

Oh come on OP. Please don't pretend you don't want everyone to say he fancies you 🙄

[MissMudskipper]

I'd share cake with someone I didnt like....its cake after all

[Unshriven]

He doesn't hate me because he shared his cake with me last week.

[ThePallidBustOfPallas]

It's probably because he knows you fancy him

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/_chat/a3696671-Attracted-to-my-husbands-brother#90204230

[Instatwat]

Are you going to answer any of the questions people are asking?

[ThePallidBustOfPallas]

This was him as well was it?

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/3702485-My-guy-friend-avoiding-me-all-of-a-sudden

[MissMudskipper]

Ohhhh good spot ThePallidBustOfPallas