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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:
Brightlittlecanary · 21/07/2026 12:20

I think though when you’re living with a sex pest and pervert who will abuse your boundaries, it’s important to have your knickers on in future, in hot weather it really doesn’t make you any hotter, and put clothes on if you don’t want him looking if he catches you naked.

you should never have to do this and should trust the man who proclaims to love you to respect your boundaries, but he doesn’t, as such you need to assume he’s going to do it again,the first opportunity he gets and humiliate you as often as he can.

so it’s either always get dressed and wear knickers, or kick the weirdo out. I know which I’d chose.

Stelladid · 21/07/2026 12:15

diabolicalbanana · 20/07/2026 15:19

I’m not that confident in my body and happy about my body enough and I’m sorry if that’s wrong

You are right and not at all unreasonable. Many, or even most women being comfortable with their partner seeing them naked in good lighting is irrelevant. No means no. Every relationship is different. He knows you. He knew you didn’t want it. And the way he behaved after the event was disgusting. With his attitude, he is not someone you can have long term happiness with. It’s good you found out now, rather than after the house purchase. 💐

Whatthefork1 · 21/07/2026 12:00

Oh wow! This whole story is crazy. YANBU at all. He’s a nutcase. Get rid.

MJagain · 21/07/2026 11:54

diabolicalbanana · 20/07/2026 17:47

And more

Those messages are like something a 16 year old would write.

Vomit inducing. Is this what men think women like?!

Id be repulsed by him tooo, its not you, its him.

BornToBeWithYourMan · 21/07/2026 11:05

I would be checking his browsing history.

SweetnsourNZ · 21/07/2026 09:57

Diamondsareforever72 · 20/07/2026 15:04

Get him to fuck.
Can you imagine his behaviour if you ever have a daughter??

Exactly. Reminds me of the tactics creepy men pull on young teens that just happen to get within hands reach. Yuck.

Stressedoutmummyof3 · 21/07/2026 09:54

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

You know he wasn't joking right? And he's still blaming you. Now it's your fault because you can't take a joke. He's not a good man and you need to get away from him.
He's already got you not knowing if you're coming or going, he'll only get worse as time goes on. You won't tell anyone IRL because you know they'll tell you to get away from him. He's already isolating you and gaslighting you.
Please get away from him..
You say you're staying with him because you can't trust anyone else but how the hell can you trust him? He doesn't respect your boundaries, sends you punishments because you got upset when he crossed a line, makes you apologise (no idea what you're apologising for) and then tells you it was a joke, despite him telling you he was totally serious.
The only joke is him, I just hope you see that and dump him

VictoriousPunge · 21/07/2026 09:52

PunnyPlumPanda · 21/07/2026 06:15

I’m so sorry

im so confused. I think he behaved horrifically and he’s be gone before his arse even hit the door

but you don’t want him to see your crotch up close?

you have sex with him. He’s seen it all before.

There is a gigantic difference between your DP seeing you up close during consensual sex, and your DP grabbing you, manhandling your naked body while you try to get away from him, and forcing you into a position where he can shove his face right next to your exposed genitals for his own sexual gratification WHEN YOU HAVE ALREADY TOLD HIM YOU HATE THIS BEHAVIOUR.

TFImBackIn · 21/07/2026 09:45

TBH I couldn't get past his spelling and grammar!

He's trying to make you do something against your will, OP. When you object he blames you. The fact that another woman might want to do those things is nothing to do with it - you don't and he is pushing you into it.

I can see that you are wondering whether it's you as otherwise it's two men in a row who don't respect your boundaries, but I promise you it's not you - it's them.

RareJoker · 21/07/2026 09:36

SwirlyGates · 21/07/2026 09:20

It's not about the nudity.

being tipped almost upside down your legs apart and centimetres from his face while you’re struggling

Did you miss the part where he forced her into this position against her will? The part where she asked him to stop? The part where he did something similar again?

I'd be furious.

Not just being tipped upside down against your will, it’s also how he behaved afterwards- telling her she’ll be PUNISHED for having boundaries unless she sends him a video of herself apologising and/or humiliating herself! Jesus Christ!!!

eminthebigsmoke · 21/07/2026 09:33

AnnoyedAsAllHeck · 21/07/2026 07:38

The words and language used by @BornToBeWithYourMan is accurate and spot on.

He acts like an abusive sex pest that's addicted to porn. A freaky, looney, immature twat waffle.

I don't think using disparaging language about mental health in relation to the OP was helpful.

SwirlyGates · 21/07/2026 09:20

PunnyPlumPanda · 21/07/2026 06:17

Absolutely wouldn’t bother me

my husband been down there loads and seen it tons. Plus it’s a beautiful part of our bodies. I’m proud of mine.

It's not about the nudity.

being tipped almost upside down your legs apart and centimetres from his face while you’re struggling

Did you miss the part where he forced her into this position against her will? The part where she asked him to stop? The part where he did something similar again?

I'd be furious.

EmeraldDreams73 · 21/07/2026 09:14

Ugh. He sounds like a porn-addled dickhead. YANBU and need to dump.

VictoriousPunge · 21/07/2026 09:07

Hollycoco · 21/07/2026 07:25

Really well written. This is exactly what happened. @diabolicalbanana please read this carefully and understand that you are not over reacting. And ignore people derailing the thread, who are not understanding why someone who has previously been the victim of abuse doesn’t understand your insecurities around being naked.

Yes, @diabolicalbanana, take a screenshot of this post and keep re-reading it.

VictoriousPunge · 21/07/2026 09:04

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.

Yes.

WrongKindOfFeminist · 21/07/2026 08:58

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

'I was only joking'

Sure, buddy.

I am hoping you've already dumped him, OP.

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 21/07/2026 08:30

There's no such thing as 'my last chance'. I've got a friend in her seventies who's just met a new bloke.

And all those doing the 'ha ha, this is a wind up/kids are out of school' - well, so what if it is? Just think of all those women who might find themselves in a similar situation and go looking for advice, and come across these posts and answers. The advice is the same and given in good faith.

Ooofbananas · 21/07/2026 08:07

diabolicalbanana · 20/07/2026 20:36

the reason I’ve said it’s last chance is because I honestly don’t think I could ever trust someone else ever again

There are better men out there. The trick to finding them is recognising the wrong ‘uns, like this one, and ending the relationship.

Do you know what the “sunk costs fallacy” is? If you imagine that you’re playing poker, and you’ve made some bets, but you know that you’ve got a bad hand. You could fold, lose the money you’ve already bet, and then you wouldn’t lose any more. Or you could throw good money after bad, for no better reason than you’ve already bet the first lot.

Even though it’s the stupidest thing to do, most of us feel compelled to keep going after we’ve made even a small investment. It’s a huge principle of marketing, sales etc and it’s a big problem in relationships too.

You’re at a point where you’re literally about to make another bet - getting financially locked in with this man in a mortgage.

From the outside I’m here yelling STOP! But on the inside it probably feels more like being caught up in a strong current. You can stop. You can end this. Or at the very least, you can press pause.

He isn’t the last man on earth. Although you’re making him that by deciding you’ll never have another relationship. Do you hear that word “never”? It’s an absolute, like “always” and “every” and when those kind of words are high in our thoughts, we’ve slipped into black and white thinking.

It isn’t this man or no man ever. It isn’t this relationship or a lifetime of loneliness.

The problem is that he’s blocking your view of life’s possibilities. Life without an abuser is so completely different it’s nearly impossible to imagine when you’re caught up with one.

What do you need to leave him?

MrsCarson · 21/07/2026 08:06

You are not in the wrong here, he is.
Please don't tie yourself to him by buying a house together. Don't let him pressure you.
He's testing the waters to se how much he can get away with, they don't get better they get worse.
Take the freedom program others have mentioned and hold onto your own rules of what you will and won't put up with. He's overstepping and will say whatever he thinks you need to hear to get you back on side.

ClairDeLaLune · 21/07/2026 07:56

PunnyPlumPanda · 21/07/2026 06:17

Absolutely wouldn’t bother me

my husband been down there loads and seen it tons. Plus it’s a beautiful part of our bodies. I’m proud of mine.

She didn’t consent and was struggling to get away. You are an abuse apologist and should be ashamed of yourself.

OneFunGreyFish · 21/07/2026 07:51

Ugh just read all your updates, telling you YOU are the one that needs to crawl for forgiveness when he violated your consent boundary is nauseating. You told him you don't like that. He's been watching too much porn. Fuck this guy.

Fingeronthebutton · 21/07/2026 07:44

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OneFunGreyFish · 21/07/2026 07:44

This is very controlling and weird. If you are only 2 years in I would get out now it will only get worse if you are trapped in a house with him.

AnnoyedAsAllHeck · 21/07/2026 07:38

eminthebigsmoke · 20/07/2026 18:03

Freak and looney.

The words and language used by @BornToBeWithYourMan is accurate and spot on.

He acts like an abusive sex pest that's addicted to porn. A freaky, looney, immature twat waffle.

Hollycoco · 21/07/2026 07:35

PunnyPlumPanda · 21/07/2026 06:17

Absolutely wouldn’t bother me

my husband been down there loads and seen it tons. Plus it’s a beautiful part of our bodies. I’m proud of mine.

You are spectacularly missing the point. It doesn’t matter that it wouldn’t bother you. The poster said that it bothers her - and he kept on doing things to her that she has said she isn’t comfortable with, her ignores her and tries to do them anyway, then sulks and tries to punish her.

How can you think that’s ok.

If there was something that you didn’t feel comfortable with sexually (you think of something that you would feel really against doing) and you told your partner no, but they did it anyway, more than once, and then told you they were just joking……… would you be ok with that? If you were forced to do something sexually that you didn’t want to do, but everyone else on mumsnet likes to do that thing you don’t enjoy, does that mean he’s allowed to force you to do it against your wishes? Honestly?

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