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I don’t like my friend’s fiancé - what can I say to her

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Ncadviceplease · 14/05/2024 14:11

My friend has recently got engaged to a man she’s been with for about a year. Everything moved very quickly and he swept her off her feet.

I do not like him and one of our other friends has quietly told me the same. Her words were ‘he just doesn’t seem like a nice person’. He’s quick to put others down - ie if someone is moving somewhere, it’s awful and he would never want to live there. But he’s really nice to my friend.

I cannot explain why but I feel really worried about him, like he’s going to turn out to be abusive and hurt her and she will be too proud to say.

Is there some sort of way I can let her know that I will always be there to listen and help if she needs without making it clear I don’t like her fiancé?

He really hasn’t done anything wrong but I just have a very strong feeling he’s bad and when our other friend mentioned it (both our husbands agreed) it’s made me more worried and less like it’s just me not thinking anyone is good enough for her.

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Eggmoobean · 14/05/2024 15:06

Don’t say anything, be there in the wings for later on when she needs you

Didimum · 14/05/2024 15:05

Be there for her by being there for her, but do not say anything.

Happyassalarry · 14/05/2024 15:03

I had a similar situation: a close friend with a boyfriend I (and other friends) didn't like. Long story short, he turned out to be absolutely horrible, my friend went through a painful divorce. When I told her that I have always disliked her ex-husband l, her reaction was: "Everybody told me that after the divorce, I wish somebody told me that before the wedding!".
Having said that, I'm not sure my friend would have listened to me. I should have told her though.
So if there are real red flags, talk to your friend (if you are really close)

Pinkypinkyplonk · 14/05/2024 14:32

I agree it’s very hard to say anything. But if she ever expresses anything negative, really get her to think. Never give your negative opinion, but really try to make her see for herself if the opportunity ever arises!

savethatkitty · 14/05/2024 14:23

Unless she specifically asks your opinion you say nothing!

StarShipControl · 14/05/2024 14:19

Pp are right. You can't really say what you want to say.
You could say that you're really happy for as long as he genuinely makes her happy and not to ignore any possible issues.
If she asks what you mean, you could say "nothing. Just want you to be happy"

BingoMarieHeeler · 14/05/2024 14:14

Nothing

FakeMiddleton · 14/05/2024 14:14

What they said!^

Cathbrownlow · 14/05/2024 14:13

I don't think you can say anything. She wouldn't believe you and it would cause a rift between you. Also try to avoid the inevitable 'I told you/I thought so' further down the line, if I were you.

Candleabra · 14/05/2024 14:13

I don’t think you can say anything, just be there for her and hope she sees it for herself. Men like that like to isolate their partners so that when they realise how horrible they are there is nowhere to turn.

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