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AIBU?

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Just found out Dds half brother is her new best friends stepdad

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Bingeslayer · 03/03/2020 21:34

My 7 year old Dd has a much older half brother (30) she's never met because her dad hasn't had contact with his son since he was born,my ex told me about his son after we met so I was aware there was a son living locally.Saw a photo on sm about 8 years ago.
Anyhow a new girl started in Dds class last year and they get on well but this last fortnight they have been attached at the hip and in this time her friend has been to our house twice and met up in local park with friends mum also.Her 2nd visit to ours today she was picked up by her stepdad.
It's my Dds brother!!!!
I was a bit shocked but obviously couldn't say anything as he's totally unaware as far as I know.

My Aibu is this,do I mention this to friends mum (brothers partner),my ex has said his son knows who he is,but ex is a pathological liar so who knows.
Dds brother was raised by his stepdad from birth.
It's not like I expect them to have a sibling relationship because of the age gap but feel awkward having this knowledge and not sharing it,i also don't want to mess up Dds friendship as she finds it hard to make connections.
WWYD?
YABU-keep quiet
YANBU-Tell the partner I think he's Dds brother

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Bingeslayer · 07/03/2020 15:48

She has now told him and he has said he will come and speak to me at some point,she said he agreed the girls were good friends so all positive so far,will obviously discuss with him when,not if it's best to tell Dd.

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GertiMJN · 07/03/2020 16:52

That's a really good outcome.
I hope things continue well!

Bingeslayer · 07/03/2020 21:56

His partner has text me,they are both being great.Were meeating up at soft play on Tuesday with the children,have a talk while the kids play then tell my Dd and his step kids at the same time.A lovely thing his partner told me he said was"I've only just got the hang of being a dad and now I have to learn how to be a brother to a sister"(he has 2 brothers)

Thank you all for the advice and well wishes Smile

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underfall · 07/03/2020 22:03

Wow! Are his brothers also half-brothers to your daughter? Is she acquiring three brothers? Smile

It’s great that it’s working out so well.

UnexpectedItemInTheShaggingAre · 07/03/2020 22:06

Aw lovely! What a nice thing to see before bed: I’m so glad I popped back on! X

GertiMJN · 07/03/2020 22:08

Just keeps getting better! 😀

Ostagazuzulum · 08/03/2020 08:16

He sounds like a really nice person. So pleased it's all worked out for you x

CrackerWantAPolly · 08/03/2020 08:26

I’m so pleased this has worked out, he and his wife sound lovely, sensible parents. I bet your dd and her friend will love knowing they are related (not technically but tenuously!)

Jimmers · 08/03/2020 10:41

What a lovely outcome! Flowers

Bingeslayer · 08/03/2020 17:19

@underfall no lol they're from his mum's side.I have a 14 year old Dd also though so now she has one sibling of each gender 😊

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underfall · 08/03/2020 17:21

Brilliant!

Very happy for all of you. Smile

Throughthegate · 08/03/2020 17:40

I'm happy but do proceed cautiously. Your dd might not just be happy, she might have a variety of emotions about this. The brother will always be her brother but he is may not always be in the life of her friend (he isn't married to her mum; says he's just got used to being a dad so not been years and years I'm guessing). But it's really sounding positive so far and you know your dd best.

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