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Anyone else annoyed with random belly touching?

3 replies

angelsw12 · 25/04/2011 19:37

I am only 18 weeks so not been showing that long, but already everyone wants to touch my belly and its really pissing me off!!
I am not being horrible, I am just not a massive touchy-feely person (except with DP) and just feel so creeped out every time someone wants to touch it. I wouldn't mind so much if people asked but my family seem to think its ok to pat it or rub it whenever they feel like it. I am sure they wouldn't like me touching their bellies at random intervals.

Anyone got any advice on how to deal with belly-touchers without upsetting them??

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YesWhat · 25/04/2011 19:39

Flinch the moment they swoop in and say 'Oh please don't, it's very tender actually.'

For repeat offenders, jiggle their bellies, breasts or moobs by way of reciprocation.

angelsw12 · 25/04/2011 19:54

Hahaha that really made me laugh! Thanks :)

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candr · 25/04/2011 19:56

I was given advice of saying (to strangers) 'I'm not pregnant' and see how fast the move their hand or as they reach to you , you reach for their ehm bits and say 'well if you'r going to have a feel......'

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