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To expect people to be upfront with any ‘kinks’

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Laurennnworld · 17/05/2026 13:14

This has happened twice now in recent relationships - the men I am with waiting many months to reveal ‘kinks’.

Now, I am not saying this should be revealed upfront on date 1, obviously not. But with my ex, he told me after 5 months. My current boyfriend, we are nearly 8 months in. He met my parents yesterday, we had a lovely afternoon with them and came back to mine to watch Eurovision. He then revealed something which he says he’d struggle to go without longer term. No judgement, but not really my thing. I could indulge it occasionally of course. But I wish he told me a few months ago when it would have been easier to cut things off.

Has anyone else experienced this? I am now in a conundrum.

OP posts:
Blondeshavemorefun · 18/05/2026 08:26

JayJayj · 18/05/2026 08:06

Wow!! A quick turn around from I can live without it, too, actually can I pay someone to do it!!!

Well at least you found out now.

Yep

Blondeshavemorefun · 18/05/2026 08:26

Holidaymodeon · 18/05/2026 00:52

It’s not necessarily gay or bisexual, it just feel good for them, they have the prostate up there and it just feels good for the ones who have tried it, but it doesn’t mean every woman has to indulge them

Oh totally

never do anything you aren’t happy to do

JayJayj · 18/05/2026 08:06

Wow!! A quick turn around from I can live without it, too, actually can I pay someone to do it!!!

Well at least you found out now.

RedToothBrush · 18/05/2026 08:02

Laurennnworld · 17/05/2026 19:48

He replied - a really long, almost gushing message. How he has never felt like this before about someone, how much he enjoyed meeting my parents and how he can picture asking my DF for his blessing to propose to me in the future. He said that because we’ve got something special then he can absolutely forgo his kink in our relationship and he has managed absolutely fine without it so far.

Then, a few minutes later, he sent me another message. In this, he asked me if I’d have any issue if he was to see a ‘mistress’ to indulge this from time to time. He said this is strictly non sexual, they are fully clothed, no touching and means absolutely nothing beyond fulfilling the kink. He sent me screenshots from this woman’s website where there’s FAQ’s, which outline what he said above. He said his longest term ex (3 years) had no issue with this at all.

I really do fucking despair at this point. I would have given him a chance after the first message I think. But not now. I feel degraded 😷

Hey Darling

I love you and want to be with you for ever and ever even though I said I couldn't live without my kink, and I'm suddenly completely sincere despite my earlier ultimatum.

And btw you know this love you for ever and ever happy ever after stuff with marriage, do you think you could throw in a sex worker so I can get my rocks off because you aren't going to satisfy me enough.

My Ex was fine with all of this. Honestly I've no idea why we split up, we were both so happy and compatible. You are a cool girl too aren't you? You are going to stroke my ego and support my pervy feeling and will be happy to spend our family money on an expensive pass time that destroys your self esteem and self worth and any trust we have between us. It's a worthwhile investment. And you will continue to prioritise this financially and emotionally when our first baby comes along won't you? I'm sure your Dad will approve when I ask for your hand in marriage

My wonderful support human who selflessly is prepared to indulge my bloated entitlement to women as a commodity

Love you darling

Richard

jeaux90 · 18/05/2026 07:43

Bin.

LemonPenguin · 18/05/2026 06:29

Oh he has this perfected! Or thinks he has! Telling you right after meeting your parents and reminding you of this promised future of marriage and kids- thank god it sounds like you’re not that easily manipulated! He’s shown you who he is now OP. My worry is that if you say - absolutely not, this is over, that he will backtrack and say he was only ASKING and of COURSE he isn’t going to throw away this amazing thing you have over that- please please don’t believe anything this man tells you! Of course if he could get your permission that would be ideal for him, but second best is just lying to you and doing it anyway.

JustAnotherWhinger · 18/05/2026 06:29

Anything that is a non-negotiable - kink, food habit, hobby or anything - should be put on the table considerably before you hit the stage of meeting the parents imo.

Waiting until right after, and using the “exes didn’t mind” cliches would have me running for the hills, manipulative prick.

HRTQueen · 18/05/2026 06:21

So he has just realised there is something he likes that he will struggle to live without

that is just straightforward manipulation especially given that the relationship has become serious

he will no doubt try and push another boundary soon don’t allow him

andfinallyhereweare · 18/05/2026 05:58

My guess is he still sees this mistress and now you’ve got serious feels he should tell you.

Holidaymodeon · 18/05/2026 00:52

Blondeshavemorefun · 17/05/2026 23:26

So they just like things up their arses?

It’s not necessarily gay or bisexual, it just feel good for them, they have the prostate up there and it just feels good for the ones who have tried it, but it doesn’t mean every woman has to indulge them

Holidaymodeon · 18/05/2026 00:50

Laurennnworld · 17/05/2026 19:48

He replied - a really long, almost gushing message. How he has never felt like this before about someone, how much he enjoyed meeting my parents and how he can picture asking my DF for his blessing to propose to me in the future. He said that because we’ve got something special then he can absolutely forgo his kink in our relationship and he has managed absolutely fine without it so far.

Then, a few minutes later, he sent me another message. In this, he asked me if I’d have any issue if he was to see a ‘mistress’ to indulge this from time to time. He said this is strictly non sexual, they are fully clothed, no touching and means absolutely nothing beyond fulfilling the kink. He sent me screenshots from this woman’s website where there’s FAQ’s, which outline what he said above. He said his longest term ex (3 years) had no issue with this at all.

I really do fucking despair at this point. I would have given him a chance after the first message I think. But not now. I feel degraded 😷

Wow he went from bad to worse. On its own his kink isn’t too bad but the way he’s kept it secret then presented it as ‘all my friends are allowed to do it’ and then it turns out that the actual story is he had a partner help didn’t mind him getting his pegging elsewhere for THREE YEARS?!!
he sounds horrible, abusive and manipulative.
well done for knowing your boundaries

Blondeshavemorefun · 17/05/2026 23:26

JHound · 17/05/2026 22:42

They are neither “semi gay” nor bi unless they are sexually interested in a man.

So they just like things up their arses?

Gimtch · 17/05/2026 23:23

If he can’t go without it then he isn’t straight. Run Op, this one is only going to get weirder!

mumofoneAloneandwell · 17/05/2026 22:53

Blondeshavemorefun · 17/05/2026 21:53

I’ve never understood ‘straight men’ who like anal sex whether with a strap on or real Dick

are they semi gay ? Bi?

I totally get why this is non negotiable for you and even worse him saying he will go to a mistress

Gay but cant accept it x

mumofoneAloneandwell · 17/05/2026 22:48

BombayMixIsTheBestMix · 17/05/2026 13:26

I really think people with specific non-negotiable fetishes should stay on fetish-specific dating sites. Statistically they are far more likely to find a good match that way.

This

mumofoneAloneandwell · 17/05/2026 22:46

Yanbu though

Chuck this guy back, how could you respect this complete bottom as a husband?!

People should be upfront about their sexual tastes so shit like this doesnt happen

mumofoneAloneandwell · 17/05/2026 22:45

Theres a lot going on here

Yabu first of all not to state the kinks so we can form a proper judgement!

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JHound · 17/05/2026 22:42

Blondeshavemorefun · 17/05/2026 21:53

I’ve never understood ‘straight men’ who like anal sex whether with a strap on or real Dick

are they semi gay ? Bi?

I totally get why this is non negotiable for you and even worse him saying he will go to a mistress

They are neither “semi gay” nor bi unless they are sexually interested in a man.

JHound · 17/05/2026 22:40

Catladywithacat · 17/05/2026 21:33

Because he wants you to be emotionally invested so he can convince you, it’s manipulation

what is it? You gonna say

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OP has said in her comments.

OtterlyAstounding · 17/05/2026 22:37

ThatCyanCat · 17/05/2026 22:18

No, they can still be totally straight. It's a sensory thing, not a necessarily gay thing. Not all gay men like anal sex either.

It's absolutely not my thing though, so if a guy wanted me to peg him, I'd have to set him free, just as OP needs to do.

They can be totally straight, but I think there's the confounding factor that gay/bi men who are trying to hide their sexuality will sometimes want to be pegged (something a couple of my friends/acquaintances have encountered in boyfriends) - and then their sexuality comes out... And so it makes people suspicious that every man who wants to be pegged is secretly gay/bi, when that isn't the case.

JHound · 17/05/2026 22:34

Laurennnworld · 17/05/2026 19:48

He replied - a really long, almost gushing message. How he has never felt like this before about someone, how much he enjoyed meeting my parents and how he can picture asking my DF for his blessing to propose to me in the future. He said that because we’ve got something special then he can absolutely forgo his kink in our relationship and he has managed absolutely fine without it so far.

Then, a few minutes later, he sent me another message. In this, he asked me if I’d have any issue if he was to see a ‘mistress’ to indulge this from time to time. He said this is strictly non sexual, they are fully clothed, no touching and means absolutely nothing beyond fulfilling the kink. He sent me screenshots from this woman’s website where there’s FAQ’s, which outline what he said above. He said his longest term ex (3 years) had no issue with this at all.

I really do fucking despair at this point. I would have given him a chance after the first message I think. But not now. I feel degraded 😷

This guy is a manipulative, coercive bar steward. I never normally tell people to LtB but please leave this bar steward.

Agapornis · 17/05/2026 22:34

'my ex was okay with it' is NEVER a good reason. You are not his ex. Bet she dumped him for pulling similar shit.

BeenThereBackThen · 17/05/2026 22:34

Thank fuck he sent you that 2nd message. Seriously.

Otherwise you would have swallowed all that bs about the future and how much he wants to ask your DF for your hand etc etc.

His pegging definitely comes before your needs in a relationship.

He’s already researched ‘solutions’, i bet he knew about them beforehand, chances are he’s been to such ‘mistress’ before, maybe even during those 8 months together.

His long term ex ‘was fine’ with it- i can guarrantee she wasn’t and that’s why she’s an ex. He’s manipulating and pressuring you, making you feel abnormal, because apparently his exes were cool with his fetish (riiiight…🙄).

He concealed this for 8 months. This might be just the tip of the iceberg. He will reveal more as you get more entrapped (e.g. married, have kids) and will have no choice but to go along with it. If you don’t, he’ll do it behind your back.

There’s nothing wrong with having kinks and fetishes but the way he is going about it is wrong. He is not a person you can trust.

8 months, whilst seemingly a lot, is nothing compared with 10+ years of this nonsense you’ll be putting up with if you stay together.

Agapornis · 17/05/2026 22:31

Wouldn't surprise me if he's been spending money on this 'mistress' all along.

Non-negotiable kinks should be discussed asap which is a lot sooner than 8 months. He's a wanker (or rather, a peggee?).

Barney16 · 17/05/2026 22:27

He thinks he's a real clever clogs doesn't he? Poor deluded soul. You dodged a bullet there OP.

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