Dear McKoy: My Brother is Threatening Me Because I Slept with His Ex

Dear M.G.: Being attracted to your brother’s ex is tricky. He broke up with her, but you still care about your relationship with him. The whole situation is messy, especially if you hooked up with her without thinking it through. It seems like she’s using you to either get back at your brother or try to get back together with him. If she liked you, she wouldn’t have told him about your advances.

She’s still hurting from the breakup, you’re into her, and to top it off, you’re his brother – talk about drama! But trust me, this isn’t going anywhere good. They’re both single now, but sneaking around behind your brother’s back was shady, and it’s no wonder he’s upset.

To deal with this, start by apologizing to your brother and being honest about your feelings. Think carefully about how this might affect your relationship with your brother before deciding whether to pursue anything with her. And watch out with her – her intentions might not be genuine. Stick to real connections and don’t let anyone mess with your emotions.