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Should I say anything to my friend?

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minimo Fri 14-Jul-17 08:42:38

We are very fortunate in having a lot of lovely local friends and last weekend we hosted a bbq with a few people for my DH's birthday. Because I think it's best to keep anonymity I'm going to change their names but my good friend 'Sue' and her husband 'Mike' were there - we see them a lot. Another couple were also there (let's call them Simon and Caroline). Near the end of the evening Caroline and Mike were sitting very close together chatting and for a few moments I saw her hand on his leg. There had been a fair bit of alcohol consumed but I don't drink so was I think more aware than most and there was some definite flirting going on.

I don't think Sue noticed - she certainly didn't say anything but now I don't know what to do. It was at my party so I feel partly not responsible but I don't know....I feel guilty because it happened on my turf. But also, there's nothing to suggest anything went any further but of course we do all see each other quite a lot and I know what I saw. If they have the opportunity when other people aren't around...

Do I warn Sue? She and Caroline aren't particularly close. I don't want to get involved of course but equally I really don't want to see my friend hurt. I think I'd want a friend to let me know if she saw something similar? Would you? Been stewing all week sad

Jalima1108 Sat 15-Jul-17 10:50:48

I've never understood why so many people think it's ok to flirt?
Really? I suppose it depends if you are jealous or if your partner has given you reason to mistrust him/her.

Jalima1108 Sat 15-Jul-17 10:51:46

^ if a guy sat beside a woman at a party and put his hand on her thigh he'd soon be in trouble.^
It depends how charming he is, that fine line between charm and sleaze

petra Sat 15-Jul-17 11:29:46

I'm assuming that nobody has ever flirted with minimo so she couldn't know the difference between flirting and two people who are having an affair.

Jalima1108 Sat 15-Jul-17 11:39:30

This has put me in the mood for a good flirt.

Unfortunately I am in my gardening clothes and there is no handy elderly male around to flirt with
sorry, with whom to flirt
grin

Norah Sat 15-Jul-17 11:52:32

I guess it depends where on his leg? To me touching legs is not flirting unless the touching is close up to... but I think not to happen at a birthday party. Do not say a word.

Desdemona Sat 15-Jul-17 12:46:49

Yes we need more details..was it the ankle or further up? smile

petra Sat 15-Jul-17 14:15:25

jalima
You should be in my garden. The bungalow that backs on to mine are having a new roof put on and there are 4 gorgeous roofers up there.

Jalima1108 Sat 15-Jul-17 22:06:08

grin

Jalima1108 Sat 15-Jul-17 22:10:18

The knee is OK, perhaps she was earnestly emphasising a point!
The ankle? hmm perhaps she's a doctor or a physio?
Any higher than the knee - shh, you saw nothing!

AlgeswifeVal Sun 16-Jul-17 07:07:33

I wonder why you would even want to make more out of this than it is. Steer away. Don't look for trouble unless trouble troubles you!!!

LuckyFour Sun 16-Jul-17 23:26:07

SAY NOTHING OR IT WILL END IN TEARS. FORGET IT.