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DP sexual punishment or am I boring?

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diabolicalbanana · 20/07/2026 14:53

Long term DP relationship is good and we’re planning to buy a house together soon. He’s been away dog sitting for the last 2 weeks which has made me feel a bit distant from him and I’m not the best with messaging. But basically he came over yesterday after seeing me on Friday.

I was naked in a towel when he came as I was out the shower and he was on the bed wanting a cuddle which I wasn’t keen for (wanted to get dressed) he playfully pulled me onto him which was fine and we were laughing he was touching me but then my towel was slipping too much and he was getting a good look at my body but I felt self conscious so started to struggle he then grabbed under my legs so I panicked and twisted but the way he held me meant I had to twist so my bottom half went straight to his face!!! You can imagine my panic as was stark naked and I saw him get a good look.

I felt really embarrassed and upset especially because about a week or 2 ago a similar thing happened where I’d been without underwear under my dress (hot day) and all fine playing joking but then he ended up tipping me onto a chair and lifting my legs up so again when I panicked and tried to get free I twisted off the chair and ended up him holding me legs akimbo naked!! I had told
him I’m not ok with this.

so I said to him quite clearly do not do that again if you do then we’re done which I was a bit rash saying but I was upset and felt humiliated to be honest. I said I’m not cuddling you for the rest of the day (half joking but I didn’t want him to touch me) Well he then went into a bit of a strop with me and said I’d annoyed him. We had a nice day but he refused to cuddle or kiss me - he said as punishment for what I’d said, which I did want as I’ve hardly seen him and wanted to feel close.

when he went back to dog sitting he messaged saying how I’d turned him down and lost out today on sex as well. He’s meant to be coming back to mine today and I didn’t want it hanging over us so I said well I can make up for it. He said how? I was busy and don’t like sexting (didn’t have any ideas tbh!) so I tried to be vague sort of we’ll see.

he then said I would have to make up for what I’d done before he would come back! I said I hope you’re not being serious and he said deadly serious! I said well you’re not giving any ideas he then sent me a list of options including a video of how much I love him and saying sorry for being silly, various nudes, a voice note all the reasons I love him or the special option which was a video of me undressing! He said if I did that he’d come and sleep with me and be forgiven.

  1. he is well aware ive neves been comfortable sending nudes.
  2. I didn’t even want sex at that point.

I said im not comfortable doing that and he said what any of it? He said he just wanted a bit of fun and I said it’s not fun for me being pressured into doing things I don’t want to do. His last message was that he never pressured me.

situation now is neither of us have messaged each other. I’m worried am I boring and have I been unfair? Should I have tried to be a bit fun? But also I feel like the ‘punishment’ was options of further humiliation for me and I would not have enjoyed them I don’t like sending nudes certainly not videos I find it degrading.

OP posts:
RareJoker · 20/07/2026 20:21

ByRedBee · 20/07/2026 20:09

He should dump
you it’s very weird it’s a long term relationship and you are so prudish about the lighting in sex

We’ve found the rapey partner!

CalamityLane · 20/07/2026 20:19

Please leave - you are only 35 years old and have already been through so much. Don't waste any more time on this creature. He is trying to manipulate you and you are now questioning yourself and doubting your actions.

So what if you have mortgage appointments? Cancel them and be thankful you never bought a property with him.

Those texts are vile. The absolute cheek of him. And how predictable to say 'oh I was only joking' when you didn't respond to his demands. You will always be the one responsible, you will always be the one who is no fun, a prude, took him up wrong etc. It will only get worse. Be thankful he has shown his true colours now.
You are strong enough to get away and be free of all this.

Blessedbethefruitloopss · 20/07/2026 20:16

Please do. A life of this?? It’s miserable. Spending your time cherishing and looking forward to the fleeting times you are not him. That’s what’ll it’ll become.

Bigcat25 · 20/07/2026 20:14

diabolicalbanana · 20/07/2026 19:37

we have messaged a bit and as I thought would happen he has basically said that he was completely joking and how can I have taken it seriously, acted offended that I could ever insinuate he was ‘forcing’ me and said that we clearly don’t understand each other.

i am taking all responses into consideration and considering my options

He's gaslighting you and trying to minimize.

Redruby2020 · 20/07/2026 20:12

ByRedBee · 20/07/2026 20:09

He should dump
you it’s very weird it’s a long term relationship and you are so prudish about the lighting in sex

Omg 😦

eminthebigsmoke · 20/07/2026 20:12

diabolicalbanana · 20/07/2026 19:37

we have messaged a bit and as I thought would happen he has basically said that he was completely joking and how can I have taken it seriously, acted offended that I could ever insinuate he was ‘forcing’ me and said that we clearly don’t understand each other.

i am taking all responses into consideration and considering my options

Playing the victim now you've called him out is classic abusive behaviour.

He's not joking about his sexual preferences. I'm not saying he's disgusting for having them, but you don't seem to align and now that's clear he's trying to lie about having them. And he's trying to cover for trampling your boundaries.

He needs to take what you're saying seriously, not feign offence that you could have interpreted his behaviour in the same way that 95% of people on this thread have.

Mumto2at · 20/07/2026 20:10

Your just not sexually compatible so it needs to end

ByRedBee · 20/07/2026 20:09

He should dump
you it’s very weird it’s a long term relationship and you are so prudish about the lighting in sex

Bigcat25 · 20/07/2026 20:06

diabolicalbanana · 20/07/2026 15:17

Can I just clarify do you think it’s reasonable that I was upset about the thing with the towel would other people have reacted the same way as me? Because he’s made me feel like I was out of order for threatening to end it if he does that again and being upset about it. He said that I put it in his face not him but I was twisting as it was the only way I could get out of his hold on my legs

It sounds like he forced you into that manouver and is blaming you.

Bigcat25 · 20/07/2026 20:05

Dump him! He doesn't respect your boundaries and is manipulative. Don't buy a house together.

Heretohelp1111 · 20/07/2026 20:03

Unfortunately once you’ve been a victim of sexual and domestic abuse historically, you are at a higher risk of experiencing it in the future. I’d be very wary of the man who doesn’t respect your boundaries then tries to insinuate you are at fault when you challenge them on that. How is your relationship in other respects? Did you do the freedom programme after your last relationship?

Scout2016 · 20/07/2026 19:59

Your different texting styles alone suggest you aren't compatible. Doesn't his lack of punctuation bug you?

His read like they are from a porn addled 15 year old. And the content - yuck.

Planesmistakenforstars · 20/07/2026 19:58

He's backed off a bit and has resorted to "I'm only joking" because you've called him out. Next time he will push a bit more. Next time he might hold you upside down for longer, or cum on your face when you've told him not to. And he will have you questioning yourself because he'll call you a prude, or boring, and you are desperate not to be those things. But they are codewords, usually for women having boundaries, so they can be shamed and broken down. Leave him. His behaviour is seriously worrying and it will escalate. There is nothing wrong with you, and you should not be feeling this way in a safe and loving relationship.

Gwenna · 20/07/2026 19:57

Twinkylightsg · 20/07/2026 19:24

I think the problem is more than this post. This shows clearly you just don't feel safe or comfortable with him which is the bigger issue. Because the things you have described are quite normal things to happen which if you felt happy, comfortable and safe with him you wouldn't have felt the way you did. His response to you is clear that he is disrespectful. And clear as to why you don't feel happy or safe with him. There is nothing wrong with you. You just aren't in a safe and loving relationship and your feelings and body is reacting to that.

This 👏

PrayForPlagues · 20/07/2026 19:54

diabolicalbanana · 20/07/2026 15:06

We’ve been living together for about 9 months and usually we have a good sex life if anything usually he’s less interested than me?! But I feel like his respect for me has slipped a bit like another example is a couple of weeks ago he wanted to ‘finish’ on my face. I was really super clear saying no I do not want that. We had sex and he tried to do it anyway I stopped him and said no I don’t want that he then went in a major mood and next day said I wasn’t thoughtful about him. He claimed it was linked to me asking him to drive us somewhere but I felt like it was coincidental after not letting him cum
on me like if id let him do that he’d have been fine. And yes of course this is real!

You should’ve dumped him at this point, to be honest

Random321 · 20/07/2026 19:52

I wouldn't share a Kit Kat with this eejit, let alone a house or a life.

What are you actually doing, pursuing things with a man who continually makes you feel comfortable and doesn't respect your boundaries?
Do you think it will get better? It wouldn't.

Seriously, get out of this relationship now.

If this is your idea of a good relationship, you must have een in some prerty bad ones as your judgement is really off.

Gwenna · 20/07/2026 19:52

diabolicalbanana · 20/07/2026 14:53

Long term DP relationship is good and we’re planning to buy a house together soon. He’s been away dog sitting for the last 2 weeks which has made me feel a bit distant from him and I’m not the best with messaging. But basically he came over yesterday after seeing me on Friday.

I was naked in a towel when he came as I was out the shower and he was on the bed wanting a cuddle which I wasn’t keen for (wanted to get dressed) he playfully pulled me onto him which was fine and we were laughing he was touching me but then my towel was slipping too much and he was getting a good look at my body but I felt self conscious so started to struggle he then grabbed under my legs so I panicked and twisted but the way he held me meant I had to twist so my bottom half went straight to his face!!! You can imagine my panic as was stark naked and I saw him get a good look.

I felt really embarrassed and upset especially because about a week or 2 ago a similar thing happened where I’d been without underwear under my dress (hot day) and all fine playing joking but then he ended up tipping me onto a chair and lifting my legs up so again when I panicked and tried to get free I twisted off the chair and ended up him holding me legs akimbo naked!! I had told
him I’m not ok with this.

so I said to him quite clearly do not do that again if you do then we’re done which I was a bit rash saying but I was upset and felt humiliated to be honest. I said I’m not cuddling you for the rest of the day (half joking but I didn’t want him to touch me) Well he then went into a bit of a strop with me and said I’d annoyed him. We had a nice day but he refused to cuddle or kiss me - he said as punishment for what I’d said, which I did want as I’ve hardly seen him and wanted to feel close.

when he went back to dog sitting he messaged saying how I’d turned him down and lost out today on sex as well. He’s meant to be coming back to mine today and I didn’t want it hanging over us so I said well I can make up for it. He said how? I was busy and don’t like sexting (didn’t have any ideas tbh!) so I tried to be vague sort of we’ll see.

he then said I would have to make up for what I’d done before he would come back! I said I hope you’re not being serious and he said deadly serious! I said well you’re not giving any ideas he then sent me a list of options including a video of how much I love him and saying sorry for being silly, various nudes, a voice note all the reasons I love him or the special option which was a video of me undressing! He said if I did that he’d come and sleep with me and be forgiven.

  1. he is well aware ive neves been comfortable sending nudes.
  2. I didn’t even want sex at that point.

I said im not comfortable doing that and he said what any of it? He said he just wanted a bit of fun and I said it’s not fun for me being pressured into doing things I don’t want to do. His last message was that he never pressured me.

situation now is neither of us have messaged each other. I’m worried am I boring and have I been unfair? Should I have tried to be a bit fun? But also I feel like the ‘punishment’ was options of further humiliation for me and I would not have enjoyed them I don’t like sending nudes certainly not videos I find it degrading.

Feeling self conscious with your DP looking at your body that you’re about to buy a house with tells me you don’t feel comfortable with this man. And that was before he did the more blatant stuff. Something in you is trying to protect itself from him. Pay attention to that - he might not be the one 💖

OneShyQuail · 20/07/2026 19:51

diabolicalbanana · 20/07/2026 14:53

Long term DP relationship is good and we’re planning to buy a house together soon. He’s been away dog sitting for the last 2 weeks which has made me feel a bit distant from him and I’m not the best with messaging. But basically he came over yesterday after seeing me on Friday.

I was naked in a towel when he came as I was out the shower and he was on the bed wanting a cuddle which I wasn’t keen for (wanted to get dressed) he playfully pulled me onto him which was fine and we were laughing he was touching me but then my towel was slipping too much and he was getting a good look at my body but I felt self conscious so started to struggle he then grabbed under my legs so I panicked and twisted but the way he held me meant I had to twist so my bottom half went straight to his face!!! You can imagine my panic as was stark naked and I saw him get a good look.

I felt really embarrassed and upset especially because about a week or 2 ago a similar thing happened where I’d been without underwear under my dress (hot day) and all fine playing joking but then he ended up tipping me onto a chair and lifting my legs up so again when I panicked and tried to get free I twisted off the chair and ended up him holding me legs akimbo naked!! I had told
him I’m not ok with this.

so I said to him quite clearly do not do that again if you do then we’re done which I was a bit rash saying but I was upset and felt humiliated to be honest. I said I’m not cuddling you for the rest of the day (half joking but I didn’t want him to touch me) Well he then went into a bit of a strop with me and said I’d annoyed him. We had a nice day but he refused to cuddle or kiss me - he said as punishment for what I’d said, which I did want as I’ve hardly seen him and wanted to feel close.

when he went back to dog sitting he messaged saying how I’d turned him down and lost out today on sex as well. He’s meant to be coming back to mine today and I didn’t want it hanging over us so I said well I can make up for it. He said how? I was busy and don’t like sexting (didn’t have any ideas tbh!) so I tried to be vague sort of we’ll see.

he then said I would have to make up for what I’d done before he would come back! I said I hope you’re not being serious and he said deadly serious! I said well you’re not giving any ideas he then sent me a list of options including a video of how much I love him and saying sorry for being silly, various nudes, a voice note all the reasons I love him or the special option which was a video of me undressing! He said if I did that he’d come and sleep with me and be forgiven.

  1. he is well aware ive neves been comfortable sending nudes.
  2. I didn’t even want sex at that point.

I said im not comfortable doing that and he said what any of it? He said he just wanted a bit of fun and I said it’s not fun for me being pressured into doing things I don’t want to do. His last message was that he never pressured me.

situation now is neither of us have messaged each other. I’m worried am I boring and have I been unfair? Should I have tried to be a bit fun? But also I feel like the ‘punishment’ was options of further humiliation for me and I would not have enjoyed them I don’t like sending nudes certainly not videos I find it degrading.

"Long term relationship is good and were planning to buy a house together"

"He was getting a good look at my body and I felt self conscious"

Politely, this is not the relationship for you.

Aside from the manhandling, crossing your boundaries, sulking etc....you are not comfortable with this man

StarlightLady · 20/07/2026 19:47

It’s odd that since AI a lot of posts begin paragraphs without capital letters.

Marycontrarygarden · 20/07/2026 19:46

What the actual fuck. I edited my post after I read your update. You deserve much better.

Leavesandthings · 20/07/2026 19:43

diabolicalbanana · 20/07/2026 19:37

we have messaged a bit and as I thought would happen he has basically said that he was completely joking and how can I have taken it seriously, acted offended that I could ever insinuate he was ‘forcing’ me and said that we clearly don’t understand each other.

i am taking all responses into consideration and considering my options

He's on the defensive because you have stood up for yourself. He acts offended to make you the problem rather than actually listening to you and respecting what you are saying.
He is a sleazy, thick loser.

Meteorite87 · 20/07/2026 19:42

diabolicalbanana · 20/07/2026 19:37

we have messaged a bit and as I thought would happen he has basically said that he was completely joking and how can I have taken it seriously, acted offended that I could ever insinuate he was ‘forcing’ me and said that we clearly don’t understand each other.

i am taking all responses into consideration and considering my options

Was he "joking" instead of being forceful when he tried to ejaculate on your face against your will too? NO.

Don't tie yourself legally to him OP by a house purchase or other means.

PS5Gamer · 20/07/2026 19:40

Vile! Dump, delete and block.

MayaPyjama · 20/07/2026 19:39

Who goes commando under a dress just because it’s hot?!

I feel like I’ve lived a sheltered life as my mind is BLOWN.

Gengha · 20/07/2026 19:38

Creep