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AIBU In wanting to wipe the smug grin off his face?

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KungFuPandaWorks · 30/10/2018 17:29

Backstory

I have a friend (A) who I am fairly closewith. A got with her boyfriend (B) about 3 years ago, I always thought he was a bit of a bellend but couldn't put my finger on why.A is also currently 7 months pregnant.

2 Weeks ago
I was leaving my house at about 8.30am, and I see my neighbour kissing a man goodbye at the door and as he starts walking away, we lock eyes. It's B! His face drops, and he looks like he's going to pass out. He quickly rushes past me and turns off the street. I casually asked the neighbour
"Aww is that your new fella?"
She smiles and said "sort of. Just keeping it quiet at the moment though and see where we go."

I phone DH and tell him exactly what I saw and how I always thought he was a dodgy bastard. He must be thick to be shagging a bird who lives on the same street of As friend - he's even been to our bloody house!

DH tries to be the voice of reason, that maybe I got the wrong end of the stick, he surely wouldn't cheat on A. If I go running to A with this information and it is something fairly innocent I would look a twat and stress out a pregnant woman and I can't be getting stressed out being pregnant myself.

That night, guess who knocks on? The neighbour! B had obviously filled her in that he knows me and I'm his girlfriend's friend. Turns out my neighbour knew she was screwing a taken man, and had fell for the bullshit cliche of "I will leave her just need to find the right time"
I asked her did she know he has a heavily pregnant partner at home, she said yes but she has no guilt because B said the child was never planned A basically forced him into the baby, and it's only because of the baby why he hasn't left yet.

I asked her why on earth she would be telling me this, surely she should be trying to play it down and minimise it. Turns out the snakey cow wanted me to give A all the gorey details in the hopes she kicks B out so the neighbour can finally have him!

Me and DH discussed this at length and decided to not saying anything, as I honestly didn't want to stress her out and as people always say stay out of it.

Today

(Saw the twat leaving again yesterday morning) A has come into my salon for a catchup, and she's saying how B has been amazing throughout the pregnancy, how excited he is and they're even discussing marriage. She's in the salon for about 40 minutes before cockhead comes in.

He struts in cocky as hell, and makes the comment "people are gonna think you're following me soon"

A asks what he means, and he mentions how he saw me yesterday leaving a customers house! A just looked really confused at me and went "you never said you saw B yesterday KungFu"

I played it off as baby brain and why I didn't mention it. But never in my life have I felt the urge to inflict so much damage on someone as I did that moment in time.

He's got me over a barrel now hasn't he? I can't say anything because of how long I've left it and he would easily bullshit saying it's a customer (he's a tradesman). The only way I could prove I was telling the truth is letting A meet up with the neighbour, but A honestly doesn't deserve that does she?

Please don't tell me I should have told her 2 weeks ago, I thought I was doing the right thing but in reality I was being cowardly. Any advice would be much appreciated.

OP posts:
WhyAmISoCold · 30/10/2018 21:45

I honestly couldn't not tell a friend that I had seen that.

TeddybearBaby · 30/10/2018 21:49

I think admit the whole thing. Be completely honest. There’s no need for you to lie, you’re the innocent party and so is she. You didn’t know what to do for 2 weeks, it’s not the end of the world. I wouldn’t rush into making a decision like that either.

Has she got a mum or any family close to her that you could call for more support. When you ask to meet up tell her not to tell her partner and not to bring him and that you’ll be explaining all when you see her. Or just turn up at hers when you know he’s out.

I feel sorry for you both. Both innocent in this 💐

19lottie82 · 30/10/2018 21:57

I think the give him 24 hours to tell her is a terrible idea.
It just gives him the chance to paint you as a jealous crazy woman.

Alexandra2018 · 30/10/2018 21:57

Anyone who's been here would wish someone told them!

HarveyNickNacks · 30/10/2018 22:03

Please just tell her.

Allthewaves · 30/10/2018 22:04

Shame you can't film him coming out and kissing neighbour

shouldwestayorshouldwego · 30/10/2018 22:15

Also she might decide that she wants to move to be closer to family. I think (although someone might know better) that this is easier before the birth as the courts can't stop her moving. Once the baby is born the father can apply to the courts to stop the baby moving. This is clearly only relevant if her family don't live nearby but might be another reason to tell her before the birth.

SheWoreBlueVelvet · 30/10/2018 22:24

She won't leave him. The first instinct will be to think she needs him to be part of her child's life. She's wrong on both accounts but at least she's on a level playing field if she knows the truth.

I agree that someone else should be there as support if you tell her - the more people she thinks have her back the better.

BewareOfDragons · 30/10/2018 22:40

Wouldn't you want to know, OP?

You need to tell her.

CordeliaGoode · 30/10/2018 22:47

Was hoping this thread would be about Robert Peston.

hiddeneverything · 30/10/2018 22:54

I agree with telling, but I don't envy you. Make sure you have support. Good luck, and well done for being such a good friend! X

BrieAndChilli · 30/10/2018 22:58

I don’t know which one but isn’t one of the STDs really really dangerous to the baby if you have it while giving birth? Like possibly fatal? Also aids onviohsly can be passed to the baby I think
Anyway my point is that now she may have time to be tested/get treatment/antivirals to protect the baby.
I think o would prefer her to be angry with me, know the truth and be able to protect the baby than for something to happen knowing I could have helped prevent it.

NotANotMan · 30/10/2018 23:00

Just tell her the whole truth for fuck sake. Stop lying to her.

FieryGhoulie · 30/10/2018 23:07

The longer you leave this, the more likely it'll be that your mate will fall out with you.

You need to tell her the whole truth.

Powerless · 31/10/2018 00:26

Sorry to be blunt but you're asking for opinions right? Mine is that you betrayed A by not telling her immediately and allowing her to decide what action to take. Your loyalty is to her not him

MyLearnedFriend · 31/10/2018 07:30

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Quartz2208 · 31/10/2018 07:33

OP if he is doing what you think he is doing he is trying to drive a wedge between you and your friend

But ultimately it not about him - you owe it to your friend to tell her. If your friendship suffers because of it then that is the price you may have to pay.

EnglishRose13 · 31/10/2018 07:35

Just be honest.

Helmetbymidnight · 31/10/2018 07:38

You made a really really weird choice to cover-up for this guy.

I agree with everyone else- do tell her.

AintNobodyHereButUsRavens · 31/10/2018 07:42

Your poor friend, what an absolute cock this guy is Angry Unfortunately your friend does need to know and he sure as shit isn't going to do it.

Labradoodliedoodoo · 31/10/2018 07:45

It’s better she knows now as it will be easier to plan for a single life now then with a new born in tow.

How will she feel if she finds out you knew and lied to her? Kept his secret.

She should have the ability to decide what to do in this situation. Keeping quiet is disempowering her. She is not a child with adults secretly making decisions on her behalf.

Tell B he has three days to come clean with friend as you will be telling her everything you know on x day regardless.

Labradoodliedoodoo · 31/10/2018 07:49

Why would your DH suggest keeping the blokes secret? For an easy life? There is no happy ending for this. Needs tacking ASAP. You can’t be complicit in this. Don’t let your hands be dirtied with his crap

MrsJamin · 31/10/2018 07:51

I don't understand the delay in telling her. And neither will she.

DartmoorDoughnut · 31/10/2018 07:57

Tell her ASAP. If he’s that much of a twat I doubt he’s using condoms and I’d bet he’s shagging both of them. He’s putting both your friend’s and their baby’s health at risk FFs!

Stop being so soft and tell her exactly what you’ve seen.

Crazyladee · 31/10/2018 08:07

Definately tell her but absolutely do not tell her family first!

Just be honest and explain that you weren't sure what to do at first and didn't want to upset her unnecessarily.