View Full Version : What do I call my brother in law
 
 scottiedog
Jul 11, 2007, 10:22 AM
My husband's sister died two year's ago and her husband is getting remarried.   What do I call him now when I introduce him?   My ex-brother-in-law?
 kimberlyntony
Jul 11, 2007, 10:35 AM
My husband's sister died two year's ago and her husband is getting remarried.   What do I call him now when I introduce him?   My ex-brother-in-law?
Call him your friend
 Emland
Jul 11, 2007, 10:45 AM
If they weren't divorced, I would refer to him as your sister-in-law's widower.
 lacuran8626
Jul 16, 2007, 12:13 PM
I would just call him by his name, continue to call him your brother in law to honor a decision to continue to consider him a part of your family, or introduce him as a friend.  If you feel explaining the relationship to the person who you introduce him to is important, clarify it later when he is not present.
 nicespringgirl
Aug 3, 2007, 12:58 PM
LOL, I can't help laughing, sorry.
:D
Mmmm, I think I'll call his first name, that's it.
No need to tell people your relationship if that reminds anything sad.
 Lowtax4eva
Aug 3, 2007, 01:32 PM
I didn't see anything funny about this question.
 
Continuing to call him your brother in law would be fine since he does have a link to the family.
 shygrneyzs
Aug 3, 2007, 01:48 PM
Calling him your brother-in-law is a sign of resepct to your husband's sister..  Using his first name is also fine and you can explain the relationship later.  He is still a part of your family and that is what counts most of all.