I know it’s unethical for doctors to date their patients, but what about dating their … ?

[Anonymous]

… but what about dating their patients’ mom?

I’ve been dating/seeing my children’s pediatrician for a while now and I like him, a lot. Since I’m not actually his patient, it never occurred to me that our relationship might be unethical because I’m the mother of some of his patients until my sister mentioned it recently. I mentioned it to him, and he said that he was aware of the issue. He told me that given the “tenor” of our relationship (we get along well, go out regularly, he stays with me at the weekend) and his intention to retire in the spring (he’s 70, I’m 53 by the way), it was worth treading into some ethically dodgy territory. I don’t quite know what to think, but I do like him a lot. Any advise or suggestions would be welcome.

[Part2603]

Lol. Given the "tenor" and the fact that he's close to retirement, he said fuck it.

But hang on, you're fifty. And your children see a pediatrician? Huh?

[Asker]

@part2603 Normally, children see a pediatrician until there about 18. I’m 53 and it’s not uncommon for women to have children after the age of 35.

[slatyb]

Go ahead and ask him. It would be unethical for him to ask you.

[Anonymous]

That's fine as long as she is not his patient.