Hello everyone!
This afternoon, I and my boyfriend went to Starbucks to have some coffee and take advanatge of the wifi there.... And something unexpected happen... As soon as we entered the coffee shop, we saw the boyfriend of my friend (which also happens to be my boyfriend's cousin) having a date with another girl...They seem sweet. What should we do? Are we going to tell my bf's cousin about the incidence? What if we are wrong with our assumptions? How are we going to tell it if ever?
Please help. Thanks!




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why don't you talk to him first
Well, the he is not close to me and we do not have any communication.
I agree W Lena although the usual rules don't apply here as she's your friend & family....be careful, fallow your head not your heart!
This could have just been coffee with a friend OR exactly what you said it was, either way your in a tough situation.
Yes, actually... I am a bit confused coz they seem to be more than friends...
Whatever it was....still tell her.
If it wasn't nothing, it won't be nothing !but blood is thicker than water(cousins) so I would have family's back and tell. If it's innocent, that's what will come out.
I think you are right. Anyway, I am also wondering why he did not talk to us (well, in fact, I know that he saw us) if he is not feeling guilty or if he is not doing something wrong.
Or wait a week or two then politely mention to cuz,"Hey, did so&so tell you that we saw each other in a restaraunt?" And let her handle the rest. Still.....if it was innocent, that will be known.
I asked her (my boyfriend's cousin) if she knew where was her boyfriend at that particular day and time....And she said they had a fight/misunderstanding at that moment....Hmmmmmm.....
The big important question is, how do you know it was a date?
My husband and I each have friends of both sexes, some of whom are friends with both of us, and some only with one or the other. One of us going to lunch or out for coffee with a friend of the opposite sex is not uncommon (when we're not broke, LOL)
Maybe your boyfriend can talk to his cousin since you are not close to your friend's boyfriend. It would be really important to find out the facts before getting too concerned. Jumping to the wrong conclusion can ruin a good friendship.
Yes, but we know that my her boyfriend is not like that to his friends (going out to just have coffee with a friend). Thanks for the advice.
In that case, it's definitely something to check into.
I worked in the same building as the wife of a friend of myself and my (at the time) boyfriend (though he was closer to my boyfriend than to me). She was middle management, and I was security. I walked in on her with another guy, and there was no question. (It wasn't coffee.)
I went home and talked to my boyfriend, who at first didn't want to get involved, but then after further conversation, became worried about the possibility of STDs getting picked up and passed on. Before we decided what to do, however, he accidentally found a cache file on the computer that turned out to be a bunch of emails between her and a whole bunch of guys, including his best friend from HS.
Long story short, she ended up leaving him for another guy, on whom there is evidence (found by her daughter) she is currently cheating.
Ohhhh....I see... I hope that girl will soon realize what she is doing and change...Anyway, thanks for that... I will keep that in mind.
I was in a same situation several months ago and wrote a post and asked advice from Gather friends. I accepted the general advice from Gather members and kept my mouth shut. I'm glad I did.
Thanks for sharing your experience...But what if he is indeed cheating on her?
Say nothing, do nothing.
Thanks for the response. Good day!
Hmm, that's a hard one isn't it? I would ask yourself would you want her to tell you if it were the other way around?
Yes, of course, I want her to tell me if that happens.
It may be harmless, so think of the possitive. Casually, just mention to your boyfriend that you saw them, and see his explaination.
Ok...Thanks for the advice...Happy Gathering!
Leave them alone. You may do more harm in raking up the issue.
Are you sure? maybe you are right... But, am I not being apathetic in doing nothing?
Good Morning Lalaine, It's me again LOL I just got back and have been reading over since my last comment and would like to make another suggestion if you please....I had no idea that he saw you in the coffee shop as well as didn't acknowledge you or his cuz. This puts matters into a different perspective for me and should for most others as well; he's definitely up to no good, no and's, if's or buts, absolutely! I would at this point find a way to tell my best friend, casually in conversation, (I know, it's a dilly of a situation) that you were having tea with your man and her buddy was there, and ohhh by the way who's blah, blah blah.... I would at this point have told my best friend espeshially when he didn't acknowledge you OR his own cuz, now that's just plain wrong no doubt in my mind!
Good Luck on what ever you decide though! peace, Constance
Ok...Thanks for that wonerful advice Constance! I will take it...I am already planning to do something about it.
This is a debatable issues, and you are the best judge since you know them all. My best advice, use your own judgement. Period.
And hope for the best.
Yes, but my fear is.... If I will tell her about it and deny it, I am afraid that my friend will believe him (as we know, if you love someone you seems to be blinded by that love). I am still undecided.
Okay - when in doubt - do nothing. You know the old adage - fools rush in where angels fear to dread. The situation will probably take care of itself. If you act, your words may come back to haunt you later on. This has been my experience. If you're questioned later, just tell the truth. "You didn't wish to interfere".
Yes, I think that is right...But I am afraid that if my friend will later discover that her man is cheating on her (if that is really the case) and she will also later find out that I saw him with another girl. Do you think my friend will not get mad at me since I did not tell her about what I saw?
Sorry to be so blunt but your time for worry has passed, again no harm no foul, relax chicklet, enjoy your weekend LOL peace!
But that is just my way -- I don't know if it is right.