Hi everyone, new to this forum, and this question does not relate to the menopause at all, other than the fact that I'm probably more sensitive to the situation I'm about to explain that I would previously have been because of the great hormone war my body is waging
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My husband has moved into a new job in the organisation we both work for and all the women are extremely touchy-feely. A lot of them are quite young compared to me - I'm 49, they probably range in age from 23-40, with one over 60, but every one of them feels it's ok to touch him when they talk. This varies from a stroke or squeeze of the arm to full blown 'leaning on the shoulder' and hugging when they say goodbye. At first he was taken aback, but it wasn't too bad, but now it's constant. I know nothing sexual is going to happen but it really bothers me that they think this is ok. They even do it in front of me, so I know it's innocent and platonic but it's actually really uncomfortable for me and because of that it's really uncomfortable for him too.
But they don't do it with each other or with every other male colleague. He's a very friendly and personable guy, everyone likes him, and it's one of the things I love about him. But because he didn't nip it in the bud in the beginning because he didn't now how it's now got too awkward.
Has anyone else had to deal with this? I'm looking for tips on how he can say he's uncomfortable with this without looking or feeling silly.