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AIBU?

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to think she acted quite inappropriately towards DH?

44 replies

sallyanna2014 · 04/12/2013 17:45

Probably BU, but feeling quite irritated about this.

DD(5) started a dance class in September. It's been going well, everyone very nice, she enjoys herself. The niece of the main dance teacher often comes along to the class to help out. She takes the children into the foyer, beside the main hall, one on one,to help them practice any steps they are struggling with. I noticed that she seemed quite standoffish- I tried to speak to her a few times (just chit chat) but she more or less glared & blanked me. I wasn't particularly offended at this, as I know a lot of people tend to be shy & feel awkward about talking to people.

However, today DH was out early from work, and decided to come and meet us at dance class, as he hasn't seen DD at it yet. When DH got into the hall, I noticed he looked a bit red faced thought nothing of it

As we were leaving, I stayed behind to ask the dance teacher something and rummage in my bag. I could hear the niece laughing (don't think I've ever seen her crack a smile tbh) and as I got round the corner, I saw that she was talking to DH, who was holding DD's hand and trying to open the main doors. She then sort of threw herself against the doors in front of DH, very dramatically, arms outspread, and went 'oh no, you're not allowed out, you're not going anywhere" rattling the door knob as she did itHmm DH just looked pretty awkward and went 'right ok, see you then' to which she said 'oooh yes, YOU should bring DD more often' all in that jokey/flirty tone people do. This all in front of me and DD.

So we got out, and I went 'oh, do you know her then?' and DH (still very awkward) explained that she was a friend of his cousin, though he hadn't seen her in years. I laughed it off and said 'yeah, the way she was getting on I though she must be an old girlfriend' and DH said there'd been nothing like that, though when he'd initially came in to the hall, she'd been in the foyer, and said something like 'well I never thought I'd see that gorgeous face again'- which is why he'd turned a bit red (DH can be quite shy with women/being complimented) Hmm

Tbh, I wouldn't have cared if she was an old girlfriend- I'm not the paranoid type. However, now I've had time to think about it, I'm actually quite annoyed. She is technically an employee of the dance school, and I feel that her behaviour (given how unfriendly she is usually) was pretty over the top and unnecessary, particularly in front of my five year old DD. DH found it quite embarrassing, and I now feel quite uncomfortable going back. Oh, I checked DH cousin's FB, and sure enough, this woman is on it. Cousin has pics of me, DD and DH, so is bound to have known who I am beforehand. This leads me to think she has a bit of a crush on DH and is subsequently being unfriendly to me Confused just feel a bit Xmas Hmm about it all, and don;t want it to impact on DD dancing

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sallyanna2014 · 04/12/2013 17:47

sorry, to clarify, the niece of the dance teacher is bound to have recognised who I was, by seeing photos of me on DH's cousins Facebook

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Shente · 04/12/2013 17:49

Yea, unprofessional, have a word with the teacher about how uncomfortable it was for all three of you and ask her to have a word

Icelollycraving · 04/12/2013 17:56

Leave it. If you say anything you will look jealous & odd. Lucky you to have a hot dh!

hiddenhome · 04/12/2013 17:57

Yuck, she sounds pathetic and very silly. I'd find another dance class tbh because the glares and blanking you will just continue regardless of what you say to her.

Highly embarrasing all round really.

Topseyt · 04/12/2013 18:00

It is inappropriate behaviour, and particularly in front of children.

I'd be tempted to have a word with the dance teacher before it escalates any further. You don't want it to end up meaning that your daughter can no longer attend a dance class she is loving and doing well at, so try to get it nipped in the bud.

I'd also be tempted to mention to the girl herself how noticeable and embarrassing her behaviour was, and tell her that whatever the reason for it was, you don't want to see it again, especially where YOUR husband and your daughter are concerned. She wouldn't like that, but so what. Or maybe that is just me, but hey-ho.

sparklysilversequins · 04/12/2013 18:00

Do NOT speak to the instructor you will sound completely ridiculous.

I'd just leave it tbh, just be very smiley and chatty. Don't let her intimidate you.

She sounds like a right desperado. The bit where she threw herself against the door made me Grin.

sallyanna2014 · 04/12/2013 18:10

I'm glad I haven't been told IABU and a prat- honestly, the whole door-throwing scene was incredibly odd (though pretty hilarious), it doesn't look that bad written down, but in person it was very, very ... strange.Grin

I think I would have a (smiley, chatty, but terrifying) word with the niece before I would approach the teacher. Honestly, if this had happened anywhere else- at the pub, for example- I would have thought she was a bit of an idiot overwhelmed by DH manly beauty and thought nothing more of it. But at my five year old daughter's dance class??

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OnaPromise · 04/12/2013 18:11

I also think you should not raise it with anyone. You'd be in danger of making yourself sound a bit mad. 'Desperado' is a good word for it. Ignore!

KissesBreakingWave · 04/12/2013 18:17

I think your DH needs to have a word with the instructor. He shouldn't have to put up with that, not hardly at all. Deeply creepy behaviour.

RooRooTaToot · 04/12/2013 18:25

Would DH have a word with the dance teacher, or would he be too uncomfortable?

I agree it was inappropriate and unprofessional.

sallyanna2014 · 04/12/2013 18:41

He would be incredibly uncomfortable, but would do it if it needed done

Do wonder though, if DH having a word would sort of make the woman think that he somehow reciprocated her crush and was only uncomfortable because he felt it too or something (could imagine her saying something like that)

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LimitedEditionLady · 04/12/2013 18:45

I dont think talking to the instructor will help.What will that achieve?The niece can just deny it and will make you out to be a lunatic.Id leave it and try and chit chat to her and if shes offish say "i noticed you know my dh" and try and get it to a stage you can at least talk because thatd be the nicest thing for your dd.She knows your dh from the past,she doesnt know your life together now.Sounds like your dh will never want to go again!

SaucyJack · 04/12/2013 18:49

Oh dear. I was assuming she was just a silly teen with a crush from the first bit, but sadly not. Yes, she's a muppet- but try to remember she's only embarrassing herself.

sallyanna2014 · 04/12/2013 18:51

Yes, that's pretty much how I'm going to act next week....she may well feel really embarrassed herself... Though if she is still noticeably rude/off with me, and I feel like it's affecting DD's enjoyment of dance class (if she treats DD differently or something) then I'd probably have to say something.

Still can't get my head round it. Who does that?

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sallyanna2014 · 04/12/2013 18:52

Ha, SaucyJack, I know...Except she's not a teen at all...she's 30!

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LuciusMalfoyisSmokingHot · 04/12/2013 18:55

30!!!!! that makes it even more hilarious and quite desperate, is your DH around the same age?

sallyanna2014 · 04/12/2013 19:02

he's a few years older, his cousin is the same age as the dance desperado, and he lived pretty close to his cousins until his early 20s, so I suppose she could well have had a crush on him back then. The two sets of cousins were very close and knew each other's friends...but wow, guess she hasn't exactly got over it Grin

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Only1scoop · 04/12/2013 19:07

Blimey She's 30 ....I imagined her about 18 Grin I'd say nothing but perhaps give her a pitying tiny smirk as you say 'Hi' Wink

LuciusMalfoyisSmokingHot · 04/12/2013 19:13

If it were my hubby she did that to, i wouldnt be able to resist smirking every time i saw her, dont think you'll hubby will be keen on going back anytime soon.

Update us next week, if your DH doesnt go next week, she'll be so sad Grin

Littlegreyauditor · 04/12/2013 19:22

Oh dear me she sounds a bit desperate, but then again if she has fling herself in front of doors to stop men leaving I can see why.

I would say nothing, but in would probably lower myself to some psychological warfare for my own enjoyment. Wink

daisywaisydoo · 04/12/2013 19:25

This thread sounds so familiar I swear I've just had deja vu.

I'm not being horrible either, I'm quite freaked out!

DrHolmes · 04/12/2013 19:28

Are you sure they haven't done it years ago. Not just once?!

sallyanna2014 · 04/12/2013 19:29

Oh no daisy, that means there is either two of them, or she makes a habit of it and DH isn't driving women to throw themselves around after all Grin

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Imsosorryalan · 04/12/2013 19:31

I prob wouldn't say anything, just make sure your dh doesn't go that often! Wink

harriet247 · 04/12/2013 19:32

Ha! Silly girl. Umm I would definitely bring it up to her aunt. Definitely. Just because im sad like that.