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hoodie
04-19-2009, 11:47 AM
Hey all, got a really bizarre situation going here. Friday night, my boyfriend and I met up with my younger brother and a bunch of his friends as well as my BFF from first grade on. We had a fun night, and at the end of it, my bf and I got into a cab and asked my bro to make sure my friend got home okay.

Well, she did get home okay, but in the time between me leaving them and her getting home, they hooked up.

I kind of figured it out since I asked her to text me when she got home and I didn't hear from her until the next morning. When I did figure it out, I asked if that's what happened but assured her I'd still love her but I'd have to make fun of her forever. She called immediately and apologized profusely then came over. I took the stance that I was prepared to laugh it off and she seemed super relieved. It seemed, though, she was in a phase of self-loathing about what she'd done.

As for my brother, he dodged my calls all day, even though I texted him the same thing I'd sent to my friend. He had to meet my older sister and myself out for an event later, during which he was friendly and talkative but definitely avoided the subject. That's fine; I don't really want to talk about it either. What's weird though is at the end of the night we were at a karaoke pub across the street from my house and I had my brother see me to the door since my bf had already headed home. My brother was on his phone and as soon as he got off he seemed like he wanted to run off. I wanted to show him my new apartment, but he kept asking if I was okay for him to take off and kept himself firmly planted on the sidewalk. Maybe I'm oversensitive given the events of the weekend, but it seemed to me that he was afraid to be alone with me like I would lecture him or something.

I really am prepared to laugh this situation off. We're all adults here; they both did something stupid and it appears they both know it was stupid, and I assume it won't be happening again. I am just hoping there won't be weirdness on any level; between me and my bro, between me and my friend, and between my bro and my friend. I understand the first time they see each other after might be a little awkward, but I hope that it's minimal and that everyone can be cool. My brother, being 23, is the least mature party involved, but I don't want him flaking on me or acting afraid to spend time with me just because of what happened.

Sorry about the novel, but the question is this..should I send my bro one more text or e-mail saying that I really don't want to discuss it with him and neither does anyone else so to not feel weird about hanging out with me or any of my friends? Or should I just drop it completely and hope that time will bury this one?

pisces2473
04-19-2009, 01:51 PM
I think just letting it drop is the best bet...he probably feels SO stupid and the last person he wants to talk about it with is his older sister.

If he continues being weird/distant, you could always say "uh, that time, with BFF? don't worry about it, so chill out man!"

Good luck! I had a situation a few months ago where my brother and my husband got into a tiny argument over something stupid and it was awkward for a bit...especially as it was right around the holidays.

mlle
04-19-2009, 01:52 PM
Oh man, I guess sending your friend home with your brother was a baaaaad idea, lol.

I would personally be inclined not to say anything--only bc my take on it is, your brother and friend both did a stupid thing, so why not let them wallow in the weirdness and feel like jackasses? You have the upper hand in the situation. This is their problem, not yours, and they need to deal with the aftermath of the stupid hookup. Therefore, I would be inclined not to try to make your brother feel more comfortable by saying, "it's okay, I don't resent what you did, blah blah." Obviously there's no reason to actively hold a grudge or tell him you're mad at him if you're not, but I would take the opportunity to watch him flounder around feeling awkward and get over it himself. Go about your business like you always did. This is their issue to feel weird about, not yours.

winneythepooh7
04-19-2009, 02:45 PM
Maybe they're actually still interested in each other. :p

ywt
04-19-2009, 03:59 PM
Maybe they're actually still interested in each other. :p

That thought crossed my mind too while reading hoodie's post. Or maybe her brother is still interested and doesn't know how to tell her. Stranger things have happened. :D

roulettefanatic
04-19-2009, 04:02 PM
i wouldn't mention it again unless he brought it up (although i don't see that happening any time soon).....

pisces2473
04-19-2009, 04:08 PM
Hahaha, I thought that too--them still liking each other! Heh, Hoodie has her own "Friends" episode here...maybe.

FishOutOfWater
04-19-2009, 05:28 PM
I say root for them to get together so the good friend can be in your family! ;)

hoodie
04-19-2009, 07:58 PM
LOL I don't know if they'd ever have a shot at a lasting relationship or if either party is even interested in that. I guess like others have said that's their problem.

I'm amused at the "Friends" reference. Didn't Ross find out about Monica and Chandler when he was on anger management medication?? Haha, not me...

I will just let it drop but if my brother acts weird, I'll tell him to quit it. It's my birthday next week, though, so hopefully they'll be able to scrape their sh*t together and act normal at my party!