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post #1 of 10
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I have a family matter that I have been bouncing back and forth with in my head... I dont know how much detail I can/should get into here...

And I know some people will think I am going to the extreme ... but something in my GUT is just telling me something isn't right.

And all it comes down to (for me).... is everyone thought Lacey and Scott Peterson were happy, and Scott was so calm and never yelled or anything .... And same with Lori and Mark Hacking ..... no one ever suspected .... I just wonder if there was someone - one person, who maybe had some weird suspicion and there was nothing they could really do???

Basically - out of the blue, my BIL decided to look for a job, about 2000 miles away from where we live. He told my sister when he was going for the interview it was a great opportunity. She has begged him and pleaded that she did not want to go. She is crying every day, and miserable starting to hate him... They have 2 kids... He starts this new job in 3 weeks - their house went on the market yesteday. She keeps telling him no, she doesnt want to move and begging - but they still are. (If she didn't want to move but was willing to give it a try and just nervous that would be one thing, but she really does not want to go... if one of us was that adamant about not moving, then the other would have to respect the wishes even if it was disappointing)

I have told her that just because they are married doesn't mean she has to pick up and move with him... She is a SAHM, and he pays the bills so I know she feels that she needs to support him. I feel this is a total selfish move on his part.... he didn;t look for anything around here... just sounds fishy. Maybe I am way off base ... but there is more to this move than just a career change...

At what point do you get involved?? Do I tell her, even though he is a calm rational guy this is reminding me of these horrible crimes?

He is well aware of the fact that I am not pleased with the decision, and I go back and forth feeling bad that he isnt getting the support- to anger that he would do this knowing it is 100% against her will.
post #2 of 10
This is your sister and you hopefully are very close, so I think you should tell her what you're thinking. Maybe she's feeling the same way but is afraid or scared to tell anyone or just feels she's being silly feeling that way. Or maybe she'll say you're completely crazy and decide she's now thrilled to be moving, that she's just been having worries with moving so far away from her family and friends. Whatever happens, I personally would be speaking up. I hope everything turns out okay for her.
post #3 of 10
I agree .. it sounds to me that you have a strange feeling that needs to be shared .. worst case is in a few years you all look back and laugh .. better safe then sorry!!!
post #4 of 10
I agree. I would definitely talk to her about it so at least she will be on guard if she's not already. You can never be too safe when it comes to reading people. It does sound crazy that he doesn't give any regard to her feelings in this decision. Let us know what happens.
post #5 of 10
I agree with Dee. I think somethings not right and I've let my feelings known very vocally.
I haven't come out and said anything about Dee's suspicions - however, I think she may be on to something. I agree that the entire thing is absurd, totally out of the blue and ridiculas. (I'll stop my rant before I start. )


Dee - just remember this, she will not believe you and she will tell her DH that you think he might be pyscho. AND if they do work things out, it might effect your relationship with both of them. JMO. Either way - I'm behind you. I don't think your feelings on this are extreme or out of line.
post #6 of 10
i'm sorry that your sister is being taken so far away against her will.

i understand where shari is coming from that you don't want to make any barriers that won't come down, but there must be some way to talk to her without insulting her dh to badly
post #7 of 10
I'm a FIRM believer in trusting your gut ! Even if it offends her, and ultimately him - I'd have to speak my mind to her, and let her know just how worried/upset/scared you are.
You may be surprised - she may have the same set of fears and just doesn't want/know how to voice them.
post #8 of 10
Yeah, he sounds a bit selfish. OK, a lot selfish. Have you asked her why she doesn't want to move? Maybe she's against if just because she's got friends, family, etc. where she is now, and isn't comfortable becoming isolated. I can completely understand that.

I'd just try to give her a good way to talk it out... maybe it's not as bad as you think...
post #9 of 10
Regardless if he is the one who brings in the income- a decision like that should be joint. She shouldn't have to pick up and move if she does not want to. I would definitely voice your concerns and tell her to be careful. I hope your gut is wrong and everything works out.
post #10 of 10
Oh no Dee. I agree with Shari---if you say something to her she def. tell him and then if it's nothing there will be bad feelings from now on. But if you aren't feeling good about it and she isn't either then maybe you should say something but keep the Scott Peterson thing to yourself for the time being.
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