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AIBU?

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to not like this, and what would you do?

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Goldfish12 · 18/09/2015 10:22

I've namechanged for this.

Yesterday I started a new activity for the first time. One of the men in the group showed me in, but as he was doing so, I suddenly felt his hand on my bum. It wasn't just momentary - it was almost as if he was guiding me in by putting his hand on my bum. At the time I was taken by surprise and didn't say anything - I was just shocked, and didn't want to make a fuss within 2 minutes of arriving.

During the activity I found out that the man is one of the organisers of the group and that his wife also attends the group.

I didn't like what he did and don't think it's acceptable, but am wondering if I'm over-reacting? Also, I don't think there's anything I can do about it. As he's a regular and I'm new, I think if I mentioned it I'd just come across as a trouble-maker (I'm assuming no one's complained before or he wouldn't have been given the task of showing new people in).

I wouldn't have to be alone with this man and don't feel in any danger or anything, but also don't feel it's acceptable that I'll be on edge and watching where his hands are if he's close to me.

So I think my AIBU is am I over-reacting and also what, if anything, would you do? Thanks.

OP posts:
Felyne · 18/09/2015 18:17

Phantom name changer, I've done exactly that. Drunk guy in a club came up and brazenly started fondling my bum. Nothing that could be dismissed as 'an accidental brush'. My husband heard (above the music, I shouted it loudly) came over, drunk guys mates were told the situation and took drunk guy away.

bimandbam · 18/09/2015 18:20

I hate stuff like this and will call someone on it. And if they continue or laugh it off I have no qualms about grabbing the hand and bending the fingers right back.

justcheese · 18/09/2015 18:30

I've had this happen twice - once in the school playground when i was picking up the kids ffs!!! I mean how dare you grab my arse in a school playground!!! I informed him in a loud clear voice so all the other parents could hear to stop being a letcherous elf (he was short) and that knocked that on the head.

The other one was a bit more problematic as he does run a club that i go to. I was utterly gobsmacked when i saw him basically touching up lots of women. I thought i'd suddenly gone back to the 1970's. He came up to me from behind and put his arms around me. I removed his arms and went to kick him although he dodged it. What i don't get is why the other women put up with it and treat it as a laugh...he comes in saying 'i'm in a playful mood' and they all go 'oooohh we'll be in trouble tonight' like its okay.

I get SO angry! How dare a man make a woman feel this way. Its not acceptable on any level.

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