How do you feel about unsolicited belly rubs?

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Feel free to explain your response.

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I chose “other” because I really feel violated/uncomfortable

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Don't touch me. Lol unless it's my hubby or daughter I don't want to be touched.

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Depends on who it is.

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If it’s family or friends I don’t mind, but if I’m out in public and some stranger tries to rub my belly? There will be problems lol (hasn’t happened yet) I don’t like being touched normally. So I’ve decided if a stranger starts rubbing my belly, I am going to stare them straight in the eye and start rubbing theirs lol
It may seem extreme but I really just can’t stand being touched

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I actually love it. It took us so long to create this angel, i love the validation that I am in fact pregnant and growing our little blessing

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I really only like when my husband rubs my belly. Anyone else, I’m in my head like please stop.

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My husband is the only person I’m most comfortable with. Family is okay but I can’t help but feel a little awkward. I haven’t had a stranger do it yet, but I kind of have mixed feelings if/when it does happen. I understand and respect people’s curiosity and don’t really get defensive about it, but at the same time the experience is just weird and awkward.

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I just wish people would ASK. I don’t even like when my MIL does it without asking but I really don’t want to make her feel bad.

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Ugh my MIL does this every time I see her and it’s so uncomfortable and weird. 🤦🏻‍♀️

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I am fine with it as long as it's someone I know. To have our close loved ones love our baby makes me so happy. The only time I've disliked it is when it has been a stranger. Had a older woman at Christmas time rub my belly when I was in line at the post office and she also grabbed at my wedding band to get a look at it. Both actions makes me feel very vulnerable and I took steps back and was extremely guarded.

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