Am I being weird about a massage?

[puddleducktreble]

I'm in desperate need of a massage. It's not something I do regularly but I'm planning on making it a regular thing.

My dad was a health therapist and over the years he's worked on my back/neck/shoulders when I've had pain. When he retired several years ago my sister continued his business as her own.

I've never been to her as I find it a bit weird in all honesty, but I went to my dad many times.

Obviously, I know some people would have no qualms going to their sister, especially if they have a close relationship and are best friends.

I'm aware this isn't a life or death situation, this is the Chat board and I'm just musing.

I would choose a stranger rather than family, but my sister over my dad if it had to be family.

I’d rather go to a stranger, I don’t think I could fully relax with a family member, I’d feel like we have to chat, or not be like actually more here etc

It's total personal preference. I'd prefer a stranger, definitely. Even for something like hair. I'd just rather keep business and pleasure separate unless I'd got to know them in the business/ therapeutic capacity first.

Same as the other posters, I'd go to a stranger. I wouldn't like family or even a friend to give me a massage. I would also hate the thought of my dad giving me a massage, that would be too weird for me, so if push came to shove I'd choose my sister.

I can't fathom why you're more weirded out by your sister than your dad, but you do you.

I'd go to a stranger generally. Mainly because I don't want to chat while I have a massage. I'd go to my sister for stuff like hair or nails and things though.

I'd probably prefer a stranger but I'm been massaged by several family members over the years but only back/shoulders/neck area.
I guess it just depends on your personal relationships and how comfortable you feel.
I don't think its weird to prefer a stranger or a family member.

Interesting to see that my preference of my dad over my sister is weirder 😂

A stranger seems the consensus which isn't really surprising.