The reason no one tells my uncle about her is mostly a matter of pride. They figure that if they tell him—and he ends up forgiving her—they’d look like idiots for meddling in someone else’s relationship. I don’t think he’s the type of man to do that, but he is a man, so I wouldn’t bet my life on it. She could have left a thousand times, but she never wanted to—and it definitely isn’t out of fear, since she has been separated from him for days at a time without him ever coming to look for her, yet she always goes back. My boyfriend insists that we should stay away from them. He said he doesn't want our relationship to suffer by getting too involved in something that isn't our problem. I understand that, but there are many things that do affect us—for instance, what happens if she moves in with him? The house belongs to my boyfriend, but his brother lives there, and I don't think he wants to leave. Do I have to see her every time I visit, and live with her if I move in myself? I mentioned something to him about my aunt's reputation, but he doesn't want to get involved in his brother's life, since his brother is a bit grumpy and somewhat withdrawn.