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Brother in law acts strange around me

116 replies

SugarAndSpice24 · 18/10/2019 17:52

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?

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PumpkinP · 18/10/2019 18:52

Oh dear Confused

Namechangeforthiscancershit · 18/10/2019 18:55

He didn't marry you! Well I assume not- that would be quite the drip feed!

There's only so much you can expect of him. Was he killing time waiting for his brother?

Some people are addicted to their phone.

How long have you and his brother been married?

ThePallidBustOfPallas · 18/10/2019 18:55

Odds on OP coming back? Rank outsider at 500/1 Grin

NoSauce · 18/10/2019 18:57

OMG. Did you forget about your other thread OP?

Bluerussian · 18/10/2019 18:58

He's probably just a bit shy, op. Don't read too much into it.

TeachesOPeaches · 18/10/2019 19:00

OP! Come on now Grin

Picklypickles · 18/10/2019 19:02

Maybe he is just quiet? I'm a quiet person, can be a bit more confident and animated with my immediate family than others.

MissMudskipper · 18/10/2019 19:03

Given your other posts I would now say its obvious you fancy him and he's potentially embarrassed as your his brother's wife

KatoPotato · 18/10/2019 19:04

Nominated for classics

Faez · 18/10/2019 19:05

Criiiinge

ThePallidBustOfPallas · 18/10/2019 19:06

Grin Grin at all the people not reading the thread!

Yeah. Maybe he's just quiet Confused

Hederex · 18/10/2019 19:08

Well before I even opened the thread I thought 'OP thinks he fancies her'.
Well...

ToodlesnOOdleSAR · 18/10/2019 19:09

Oh hell. He clearly knows about your previous posts... Or you've unconsciously given him signs that have clearly made him feel uncomfortable.
On his phone to probably make it very clear he does not fancy you.
Surely just leave him to his phone, carry on just being normal. Never breathe a word of it to anyone. And try and get on with your life with your husband. Far more important than moping about after his brother don't you think? Come on now.

thatsmyumbrella · 18/10/2019 19:10

Maybe he feels really awkward because you obviously fancy him and he's not interested because you are married to his brother

Or because you sat next to him and stole the cake from his plate

Marshmallow91 · 18/10/2019 19:11

Yeah OP, give your head a shake. None of this is your concern. Stop fantasising about your husbands brother and focus on whatever you've gotta left of your marriage. He's probably noticed your obsessive behaviour and doesn't want to embarrass his brother, because unlike you, he's got respect for him.

KatoPotato · 18/10/2019 19:13

Maybe he's sitting on his phone reading your last two threads and is mortified.

rosegoldivy · 18/10/2019 19:14

Actual LOL

OP you are busted here.

I am actually embarrassed for you

WorraLiberty · 18/10/2019 19:17

Having just read your previous posts OP, I think you're coming across as really quite creepy.

No wonder he's trying to ignore you. I'd feel very uncomfortable around you if I were him.

Huggybear16 · 18/10/2019 19:18

He feels uncomfortable around you. You're married to his brother and he knows you fancy him. Leave him alone!

L0bstersLass · 18/10/2019 19:19

@ThePallidBustOfPallas - brilliant work ma'am.

AnyFucker · 18/10/2019 19:19

Embarassing

JumpyLiz · 18/10/2019 19:20

Is it because you're a creepy stalker type, with issues around self esteem? Who knows.

TwiddleMuff · 18/10/2019 19:22

Shame bro 😂

user1471449295 · 18/10/2019 19:25

OP judging by your other posts about him I’d say you are obsessed. Give your head a shake. It’s cringing

NoSauce · 18/10/2019 19:29

Hmm. The OP has another thread about a different “guy friend” who is ignoring her too.

She’s not having much luck atm.