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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

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

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

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!!!

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!

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

grin

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.

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

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

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.

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

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 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

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.

kooklafan Sat 15-Jul-17 08:27:08

I've never understood why so many people think it's ok to flirt? It's not only disrespectful to the partner but also hurtful. Regarding this problem though, I wouldn't say anything because it could just be that the woman is one of those touchy feely types and planting the seed will only cause heartache but why do some women think it's ok to maul men? if a guy sat beside a woman at a party and put his hand on her thigh he'd soon be in trouble.

maddy629 Sat 15-Jul-17 07:03:42

Stay out of it, your garden but not your business, it was probably a bit of harmless, alcohol induced flirting.Least said soonest mended as my old Gran used to say.

Starlady Fri 14-Jul-17 20:29:37

Another vote for staying out of it. No point in "telling' because there's nothing to tell.

Eloethan Fri 14-Jul-17 18:59:21

It will stir up a lot of bad feeling and you may end up losing more than one friend. You don't know if your suspicions are justified so I think it would be better to just forget it.

Bez1989 Fri 14-Jul-17 18:28:21

I Agree with the comments made.

Just forget it or make it into a joke inside your head. But keep it there DEFINITELY.

winesunshinewine helps the inhibitions to be lost.

Im looking forward to your next Gathering though. wink

Chris4159 Fri 14-Jul-17 16:08:33

You could causr a whole lot of gossip and heartache, over nothing. You dont actually know what they were talking about. Leave well alone.

minxie Fri 14-Jul-17 15:51:50

That's far to much drama for just a hand on a knee. Now if you caught them behind the bins with their drawers down is another matter

Rosina Fri 14-Jul-17 15:50:44

'A still tongue in a wise head'. I would say absolutely nothing and forget it.

wilygran Fri 14-Jul-17 15:28:26

Mind your own business! I agree with everyone who advises "Say nowt!" Other people's marital shenanagans usually end in tears & it's best to stay out of it.

Teddy123 Fri 14-Jul-17 14:54:36

The above thread was for PETRA
Not Minimo.
I'm confused; it's my age ...

Teddy123 Fri 14-Jul-17 14:47:29

minimo I wish they had a like button here. I think you summed it up perfectly ???

petra Fri 14-Jul-17 14:38:05

minimo
Don't come to any of my parties then, you'll certainly have a touch of the vapours.
i saw her hand on his leg I think you've been reading to much Barbara Cartland.

Lilylilo Fri 14-Jul-17 14:25:13

OMG stay out of it and never mention it to anyone!! Your friend will not thank you and you might put her marriage in jeopardy! Her husband might be really angry with you for stirring!

luluaugust Fri 14-Jul-17 13:49:28

I should keep quiet about what you saw, you don't know what was being said to each other maybe she is tactile with people and sometimes people are very silly at parties specially when they have known one another a long time.