I started going to a chiropractor. He is very nice and personable, very easy going. Each visit, while he adjusts me, we talk about family, life, etc. My husband is also a patient of his. The last visit I had, once we went to the reception area and scheduled a follow up appt., he walked to me and hugged me. The receptionist appeared to be in "shock" by it (her mouth dropped and she looked away), there were other patients in the room also. It didnt really freak me out but obviously I have questions about it. Dont know if I should approach the doctor with it, stop going to him or just write it off as him being just a nice friendly man.
2006-06-29 06:29:29 · 8 answers · asked by wicked stepmom 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
See what happens on your next visit. My doctor used to give me the "grandfather" hug as a means of telling everything was going to be OK. He did it in front of other people. He was not trying to hide anything. Personally I wouldn't worry about it. Just keep your eyes open and if the circumstances change - change doctors.
2006-06-29 06:36:34 · answer #1 · answered by Blond Logic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he's just a nice friendly man.
If he was attracted to you, he would not have hugged you in public. Perhaps he feels a connection with you that he does not feel with his other patients and therefore does not hug any of them (the receptionist being shocked). But, this sounds like a friendly professional relationship.
Because of your conversations, he might feel that you two have a bond and are friends of some sort.
He knows you have a husband and would have to be very bold to cross that line.
If he makes any more moves on you, then you may consider some other measures such as talking to him about it.. or switching Doctors.
2006-06-29 13:32:55 · answer #2 · answered by FY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact that he did it in front of everyone makes it less likely that he meant anything by it.
If he is a friend of your husband's too, he may feel more comfortable about expressing his fondness (platonic) for you. My husband's brothers and many of his friends hug me with affection, but I can't think of any men who hug me who aren't friends with him, too.
Still, while some people just hug everybody, if this guy is sleazy, he could use the public area for a way to get his touchy feely in, in a place it would be awkward to object. If you feel uncomfortable, you can subtly let that be known by stiffening and "distance-hugging" (usually with a little smile to take the sting out after).
If he tries to take it further, stop seeing him and report him to the medical board he belongs to.
2006-06-29 13:40:11 · answer #3 · answered by juniemoon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nice, friendly man--but build a list of other chiropractors just in case. You might clue hubby in on it, so that if something were to come up you won't look like a 'willing participant' who is crying foul now that you got caught. It reminds me of a coworker that started calling me "dear", I stopped worrying when I noticed that she was calling everyone "dear".
2006-06-29 13:35:56 · answer #4 · answered by Rabbit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find another doctor. there is trouble semming in the air especially if you're married. ORRRRR tell the doc that you were uncomfortable w/ the hug, monitor his actions to see if he becomes friendlier still. if he backs off, then he respects your concerns. If not, find another doc.
2006-06-29 13:35:12 · answer #5 · answered by islandgrl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he probably has a think 4 you why would he approuch you for a hug his mind is set on something be aware
2006-06-29 13:39:18 · answer #6 · answered by Ralph M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was just being friendly
2006-06-29 13:32:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think he was gust being nice but i would ask him why he hugged u
2006-06-29 13:48:16 · answer #8 · answered by what is love with out hate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋