O.K. I know this is probably a bit weird, but here goes. During my last pregnancy I started seeing a femaly OB who happened to be my age and of similar ethnic background. It seems that we could have a lot in common.
Everytime I have interacted with her we have been quite at ease with each other and I think we could be friends if we met under different circumstances.
My question is: would it be strange to suggest an afternoon lunch or coffee to start a friendship?
It's just that we are both living away from our homes and it's is nice to have someone that shares some of your background to talk to.
Is this weird or can it work?????
P.S. I am not gay. I am happily married with children and just want to start a friendship.
2007-02-02 15:16:46 · 11 answers · asked by rpost52 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Look. If the doctor was a cashier or a librarian or a office clerk, would you hesitate to ask her? Of course not.
So the question is, are you intimidated by the fact that she has a lot of college? You shouldn't be. She's just a person.
By the way, has it occurred to you that she might be lonely for a new friend?
2007-02-02 15:21:37 · answer #1 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think its weird at all its perfectly normal for people in the same ethnic backgrounds to be friends even if that person is a doctor she could give u house calls and stuff like that, not that i'm saying you should take advantage of her but asking for coffee is a really good way to go be gentle about it and hope she accepts and maybe you could have a really good friendship..
2007-02-02 15:24:48 · answer #2 · answered by Baby_K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No problem at all, just be prepared for an answer that you don't really want to hear. Only reason I say that is because they are often very tired. It's a rough field and often lose a lot of sleep with patients preparing to deliver. Even if she wants to have you as a friend, you may have to be patient, not just a patient:)
2007-02-02 15:25:29 · answer #3 · answered by Nort 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm...this is kinda uncommon.
I understand how it feels to have a person like that who you can easily relate to.
But if I were you I'd just have a doctor-patient relationship for awhile. You can still ask your doctor stuff like how her day has been or whatever-cuz that's just being friendly. You can sorta get to know her that way too. But don't ask her stuff like having a cup of coffee or afternoon lunch just yet.
All the best!!
2007-02-02 15:23:38 · answer #4 · answered by sweetdollツ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know... Just maybe suggest it, and see what happens. Some doctors might think it's inappropriate to see their patients outside of the office. I don't know if there are any rules against it. But, yeah, maybe just suggest it and see what she says.
2007-02-02 15:20:27 · answer #5 · answered by Sommer 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Seems like a great idea to me. She would probably enjoy having a friend to get together with sometimes. I would ask her.
2007-02-02 15:20:50 · answer #6 · answered by Dyan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't see anything wrong with it. i think ur idea sounds great. my mom is really good friends with her doctor and has been 4 quite some time now. it sounds like a great idea, so go 4 it.
2007-02-02 15:48:24 · answer #7 · answered by Abby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Girl, you can't afford the co-pay or the deductible!
2007-02-02 15:19:16 · answer #8 · answered by Miz Understood 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be fine, as long as she is ok with it and you won't know that until you try!! Good luck..
2007-02-02 15:20:12 · answer #9 · answered by luvmykids 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like Nike says.. "Just do it".
2007-02-02 15:19:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋