family
By Jcvee
@jcvee2009 (151)
Philippines
11 responses
@snrm007 (224)
• United States
30 Apr 12
It depends how close I am to my neighbor. If I have been good friends with them for years then I would tell the non-cheating partner. If they were neighbors that I barely know and I just happened to find out I wouldn't say anything. It's sometimes better to not get involved in situations like that.
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@jcvee2009 (151)
• Philippines
30 Apr 12
the guy is a relative of mine...so do you think i'll just keep it to myself whatever i knew regarding what the girl is doing behind his back????
@fheroan (615)
• Philippines
30 Apr 12
Hello there jcvee2009..
Well, even though me and my neighbors are close.. I wouldn't butt in into their family business.. I wouldn't there tell them what I know, why? I don't wanna get the blame and I don't wanna say something that I might be accused as bearing false witness.. I think it's better if the other partner would be the one to actually know the situation.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
5 May 12
Yeah it would probably be best to stay out of it. As it could create a lot of problems. If something like that is really happening then the innocent spouse will more than likely find out sooner or later.
@bluespygirl (2112)
• Philippines
30 Apr 12
My first reaction if is I would say is I would tell it to her husband.
But on the second thought, I would think of the whole situation first if its going to be good or not to tell. Sometimes, it is not okay to be start of bad news.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
5 May 12
Yeah telling someone news like that would be a hard thing to do. If I know the person I would try to think about how,where, and when to tell them. Or I would talk to the cheating spouse and let that person know what I know and that they should tell their spouse themselves.
@TheIzers (680)
•
30 Apr 12
I remember my husband told me he knew his friend cheated on her husband and he intended to tell him he said that's what friend for, to take care each other and he expect the same from him if it's his position he wants somebody tells him. The matter is the way we should tell him. That's my husband, and I do agree with him but me personally I think I will just be quite and think that it's none of my business
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@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
5 May 12
Yeah I agree when it's people we don't know it's best to keep quit about it. When it's a person we know or we know their spouse then I would be more willing to talk to the person about it. Just like your husband said I would want someone to tell me if I were in their place. Either way the innocent spouse will more than likely find out sooner or later.
@jureathome (5361)
• Philippines
30 Apr 12
That's happening right now, with one of our neighbors, but I didn't do anything.
The guy is my husband's officemate, and we often see him eating out with another girl. I asked my husband about it, and he wouldn't comment much. He said, we just have to stay out of it. It's their problem, so let them fix that.
I feel sorry for the wife, who has no clue of what's going on. It also got me thinking, what if the same thing is happening with my husband.
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@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
5 May 12
I agree that is how I would think about the situation: what if this was happening with my husband? I would definitely want someone to clue me in about it if they knew or saw something. If I were friends with the family I would say something to the one cheating most likely. Tell them that they will have to tell their spouse about their actions themselves or that I will have to say something if they haven't said anything within a reasonable amount of time. But if I didn't know them at all then I would not say anything because it wouldn't be my place.
@Lida2010 (84)
• Colombia
30 Apr 12
I believe that it is best not to get involved in other people's personal/intimate affairs, no matter who it is. I had an experience where I once told a friend about her cheating boyfriend...well, I ended up to be the bad guy and she stayed with him. So as a golden rule, I just don't get involved and would not say anything.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
5 May 12
Yeah if I had a similar experience as you had I too would just stay out of it. Sorry to hear that she made you out to be the bad guy. That would be awful as you were trying to warn her about her boyfriend and yet she stays with the guy.
@sid556 (30959)
• United States
5 May 12
Hi Jcvee,
That's a pretty sketchy situation and one of those things that I wish I didn't see or know anything. As a rule, I just pretend that I saw nothing and know nothing. I don't like to get into other people's personal business and I really don't like being the one to inflict pain on another person which is what ratting the husband out would do. I figure if he's being open enough about it that I can see what is going on then it is only a matter of time before she catches on. If I care about the person then I will just be here for moral support when that happens and it usually does. I do understand why someone might feel obligated and I would be a bit torn on that one but in the end, I always opt to just stay out of it.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
5 May 12
I guess it would depend.If I knew her husband well and considered him a friend then I would. But otherwise I would stay out of it. It could lead to trouble if I'm not close to them and I stick my nose in their business. He will more than likely find out himself.
@Suebee (2013)
• Canada
30 Apr 12
No I would not tell him. I believe that people should mind their own business. Relationships are complicated at the best of times and don't need interference from others outside of the relationship. Chances are you don't know everything this is going on, or every side of every story. Besides, sometimes things are not always as they appear. It's best to let them deal with their own problems and find things out on their own.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
5 May 12
I agree with you things are not always as it seems. It would be an awful thing to create doubt about something that isn't happening. If something is going on it will come to light sooner or later.
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@riempie9 (1021)
• South Africa
11 May 12
No, it is not your business. You don't know the psychological makeup of the husband, or even the wife. It might turn into a row and someone might get hurt. The best thing to do when there are marital squabbles between husband and wife it is better that you not get involved. And don't get involved with the cheater and his family also; you might potentially have ruined some lives.
@rubyriaz007 (4188)
• India
7 Jul 18
If you are very close and friendly with him,you can definitely inform him.There is no harm.If he is not informed then how will he know. You are doing a good thing by informing.