When a couple break up it can be so hard to say goodbye – especially when you’ve gotten close to your ex’s family and now you’re not able to hang out with them either.
But after reading this man’s tale, you might think that’s actually a good thing.
Reddit user TaylorSchwiftyAMA has shared a cautionary tale of the awkwardness that can ensue if your ex does not cut all ties with your family.
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After dating a woman for a few months, the US man ended the relationship. And expected that to be the end of it.
“However, she adored my family, so she continued to hang around with them – parents, brothers, etc,” he said.
We can only imagine the uncomfortable feeling of knowing your family is close to your ex, but a decade later it only got more awkward for the man.
“Fast forward 10 years, and she’s dating my younger brother, and I have to invite them TO MY WEDDING.”
“Fast forward another year or two, and THEY get married… so now my ex-GF is my sister-in-law.”
Top Comments
It was a few months how can it be that awkward and how could she have possibly grown so attached to his family.
Yes I agree with you Nica. Only a few months isn't really enough time for him to get to know her or the family. Sounds like there might have been a lot more going on in the background than this guy may be aware of. The SIL sounds like she may have developed more than a small obsession with this man. This is the only reason that makes sense, that is feeding his continued discomfort around this whole situation, the naming of their son, is a red flag. It's understandable that he's very uncomfortable with the situation. The only thing he can do is move as far away from his younger brother & his SIL, and try & get on with his life with his wife and family (this situation must surely, be having an effect on his own immediate relationship with his wife and children. They will be able stand back & see if his young brother's relationship implodes, if this happen, it sounds like she's taken the younger brother as the 2nd or 3rd prize. Family stuff like this can be quite toxic if not exposed to the fresh air of the real truth, behind what is really going on. hhmm it will interesting to see where the truth lies within this family, and if and when it finds it's way out.
Poor fella I feel for him!!!