How to ask boyfriend??

Question

Hey!

(Short version: how do I respectfully ask my boyfriend about his brother who died a few months before we met?)

Full version: So I've been with my boyfriend for 5 months now. I knew since before we started dating that he had a brother who passed away, but aside from the fact that he existed, I know nothing of what happened. His dad's girlfriend treats me like I know what happened to his brother, & I just nod along like I do, but I really know nothing.

One of the first conversations we had (on Tinder but still...) was about him being upset because it would have been his brothers birthday, and I comforted him, but never pressed for more. Now we're in a committed relationship for half a year and I still don't know how to ask him without being insensitive. I just really want to know about his brother because I know he was a big part of his life but I'm afraid to ask.

Answer

Just tell him that if he is comfortable with it you would like to know about his brother because he was a big part of his life.  Let him know that you understand its difficult to talk about and that he only needs to tell you what he's comfortable to tell you. He will tell you everything in time.

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I'd say sometime when you're alone just gently ask if he would mind telling you about what happened. And then just let him tell you whatever he's comfortable with. Good luck :)

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I shouldn't  be afraid to ask just sit and talk tell him you want to know more about his life before you guys got together. About his family near and far. If he doesn't what to talk about it then just give him time

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