What do you do if your friend's partner makes you uncomfortable?

He pokes me, touches me and says things that make me really uncomfortable, right in front of her.

I guess I can mention something to her but that feels uncomfortable too

Right now I just try to keep track of where he is so that I can keep my distance from him, but it's not always a solution as sometimes he sneaks up on me

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Perry1968 · M

Let your body language and expressions tell him.

bijouxbroussard · F

@Perry1968 Some guys ignore that, unfortunately.

Perry1968 · M

@bijouxbroussard I can imagine. But its starting with a small negative against him rather than hurting the friend. Next is telling the friend if he persisted. Thats how id react maybe. Its only my opinion though.

class · F

@bijouxbroussard if she sees they ignore that its a sign for her to disengage?

bijouxbroussard · F

@class Do you think she should give up her friend because the partner doesn’t know how to act ? I got the impression that she was already making it clear non-verbally that she didn’t appreciate the touching, etc. by avoiding him. He didn’t seem to be getting the message. It’s an awkward situation.

class · F

@bijouxbroussard i wont be messaging you again.

bijouxbroussard · F

@class I think you may’ve misunderstood my original reply. 🤦🏽‍♀

class · F

@bijouxbroussard not really.