Pregnant Woman Has Had Enough Of Coworker Who Keeps On Touching Her Stomach Despite Being Told Not To

The coworker has been obsessing about the soon-to-be-born baby after she found out the woman was pregnant.

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• Published in Interesting
• November 23, 2023

Struggling to start or grow your family can be tough and emotional. It's okay to feel frustrated or down during this journey.

Taking care of your emotional well-being is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Consider adding some enjoyable and relaxing activities to your routine to help keep stress at bay.

Whether it's meditation, reading, exercising, or simply going for a stroll, find what works for you. And remember, you don't have to face this challenge alone.

Reach out to friends, family, your partner, therapists, or support groups – having a support system can make a world of difference as you navigate through the ups and downs of infertility. And bear in mind that fixating on a friend's pregnancy isn't a healthy way to cope with your own challenges.

On the Am I The A**hole (AITA) subreddit, a pregnant woman wanted to know if she went too far by telling her friend to leave her alone after her baby shower. According to the original poster (OP), her friend had infertility issues, which led to a separation from her husband.

When the friend discovered that the OP was pregnant, she developed a mild obsession. She frequently touches the OP's belly, eagerly seeking to feel the baby kick, and constantly refers to the soon-to-be-born child as "our baby."

The OP finds this uncomfortable and has made it clear that they prefer not to have anyone, except their husband, touch their stomach.

OP told her coworker to stop touching her stomach. She wonders if she's an a-hole for doing so.

The coworker touches her stomach even after making it clear that she only allows her husband to do so.

This coworker also overreacted during her baby shower.

The OP has had it after what happened during the event. She asked her coworker to leave her alone.

Her other coworkers have been telling her that she should apologize to the obsessive coworker.

Some Redditors believe it's time for her to raise the issue with HR.

If HR gets involved, the coworker might listen.

HR needs to get involved because what the coworker has been doing can already be considered harassment.

This woman is being creepy. The OP needs to take the steps to protect her baby.

The coworker might need to see a shrink, as suggested by some users.

One Redditor even suggests getting a restraining order since the coworkers reactions are already over the top.

This isn't looking good for the OP. The coworker is getting everyone against the OP.

The coworker is being over-the-top to the point of creepiness. While the OP may be close to this woman, it's advisable to maintain some distance.

Who knows what this woman is capable of doing, given her ability to manipulate everyone to her favor?

After the baby is born, the coworker's obsession might escalate to even unhealthier levels. Therefore, it's better for the OP to nip things in the bud, whether it involves HR or filing a restraining order.

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