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Why It’s Never Okay To Ask A Woman If She’s Pregnant
How much do you weigh? When’re you getting married? These are some invasive and uncomfortable questions that we might get asked, which puts us in an awkward position. You don’t want to be rude by not responding, but you must understand that the other person is not respecting your boundaries. Boundaries are necessary for relationships and are an “invisible line” for undesirable behaviors that can be physical or emotional (via Wellness Center). It comes down to respect when someone does or says things that cross those boundaries. Imagine someone touching your waist to move you over to walk past you; that’s an invasion of your boundary. Setting boundaries is important because it’s a way of taking care of yourself and letting others know if something is “not okay/acceptable.”
According to Psych Central, people who are “manipulative, narcissistic, and have a poor sense of self” often cross the invisible line. While it’s human to make mistakes, it’s not acceptable to violate those boundaries repeatedly. Some people are unaware of crossing boundaries, while others upset you intentionally. Regarding asking personal questions, there are some areas you shouldn’t ever touch unless you know the person well; in that case, you probably already know the answer. More shared that questions like “How much money do you make?”, “Why don’t you want/have kids?” and “How many…
