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386 replies

SunflowerEvie · 03/06/2022 11:20

Hi all,

I am currently in a friends with benefits type of situation. I am due to go over to his house tonight but I started my period this morning. I have told him that it has started and his response is ‘it’s not all about the sex baby, we can do other stuff you know’

Does this mean he sees this more than a sexual relationship? I really was not expecting that response from him. I thought he would want to rearrange but I’m actually pleasantly surprised.

OP posts:
RaspberryChouxBuns · 04/06/2022 20:32

Oh OP, we all make mistakes. It sounds like you've trauma bonded with him, you're so desperate to make it work and believe that he wants a relationship with you that you keep going back for more. That is nothing more than a carrot on a stick, dangling it in front of you. He knows you're vulnerable and he knows you have low self esteem/confidence and he gets off on that.

There's nothing attractive about this man, he can't even be bothered to remember your name. He strokes your hand and let's you watch the end of the film because he knows that way you'll keep coming back.

You don't love him, he'll cause more heartache than your ex did. All of these posts are women telling you you're better than this and have more to offer. Whilst you're emotionally tied up with this loser, you're blocking your chances of meeting someone decent.

It's not shameful to enjoy sex, it's not shameful to have a FWB as long as the boundaries are clear and fair. Be brave, delete and block his number, his email and all his socials. It will hurt to begin with but it won't last x

kateandme · 05/06/2022 03:02

Ok you've swapped one abuser for another.this guy is treating you like a toy.stop being played.
This isn't your fault.your not wrong.youve been hurt.abused and conditioned.youve been stripped worn down and need 're wiring a bit in that mind of yours that's all.theres help out there for this.lots of stuff u could try start reading online even now.
Time to grow your life.your confidence and resilience.
Men don't get to treat people in this way.this man isn't making u feel good.there is the difference.its making you feel awful.but you are in such need for someone.and to have this one work.and hold onto the tidbits he gives you.but for what how often do ubwalj away smiling from seeing him.or not feel dread when you have to.how often do u wake up with a weight in your heart...that him,this,this relationship.
It's darkening your days.its clouding your vision to get your pep back and get strong again.
It diminishing your sense of self.
You don't need someone.youve got yourself.work on here.find her.find her likes.take her out.do fun stuff with her.make her happy again. And you feel so bloody strong.youll feel unstoppable.youll no your strengths.likes.dislikes.youll be doing stupid in your days YOU want to.start finding who you are and build yourself back up.how actual fun does that sound.a bit scary but what an adventure could await.away from shots that bring you flat.

SunflowerGardens · 05/06/2022 09:41

SunflowerEvie · 04/06/2022 13:27

Thank you all for being supportive!

Loads of us have been there, it's much nicer here on the other side of it!

andi62 · 05/06/2022 11:26

I'm a bloke, i would actually advise cutting the cord, his use of words, the way he talks to you, and his behaviour is nauseating. It's like you're his pet/ plaything, he wont even call you by your name, it's disgusting. He's making you ill, you need to break free.

Redruby2020 · 05/06/2022 13:55

limitededitionbarbie · 03/06/2022 20:48

Fuck that.
If he does not look like Tom hardy or that Shelby fella he can't carry off sitting there with his cock hanging out and a fag in his mouth.

I've just got an image in my head of him needing to give the place a good hoover and the kitchen being like something from how clean is your house

🤣🤣

SunflowerEvie · 05/06/2022 15:35

Just an update. I haven’t sent him the text yet. He messaged earlier saying he wanted to let me know he enjoys my company but I haven’t responded. Thank you again for all your advice on this thread! I’m feeling a bit better today.

OP posts:
SunflowerEvie · 05/06/2022 15:36

@limitededitionbarbie must admit this did make me laugh 😂

as did Poundland Christian gray@CPL593H

OP posts:
Jillybloop393 · 05/06/2022 18:07

Please let us know what happens - not in minute detail of course if its too personal, but if he didn't actually want see, and just wanted to spend time with you.

niugboo · 05/06/2022 18:08

I’m sorry.

Pandagirl71 · 05/06/2022 18:14

What does PIV mean?

Lovemusic33 · 05/06/2022 18:19

Pandagirl71 · 05/06/2022 18:14

What does PIV mean?

Penis in vagina

PixieLaLa · 05/06/2022 18:31

This sounds horrible but OP in the nicest way possible you are an adult and you need to take control of your own life/stand up for yourself. I would advise sending this creep a text to break it off and the block him.

Bozlem80 · 05/06/2022 18:35

I’m in a similar situation myself, he lives a 45 min drive from me, never met his family or friends even though been to his house, says he loves me, wants me etc….he will txt me all the time before he comes to visit then after he leaves hardly anything, I’ve ‘split’ up with him numerous times but he finds ways of communicating with me & I’m stupid enough to give in, I was on my period the other week, he still came over…..for a blowjob & stupid me gave into him! He takes me out occasionally but in my area, my friends are convinced he has someone else & she works nights that’s when he rings/txts me or sometimes stops over but come morning he has to rush home! I’ve known him over a year. I really hope we can both bugger them off end of the day they are just using us!

LightningStar · 05/06/2022 18:43

Does he call you baby etc so not to get the wrong name? I can't imagine he only sleeps with you.

Maybe work on why you think this is all that you are worthy of, think of your childhood and teenage years and other relationships with your parents etc.

You can do so much better than this. Value yourself otherwise no one else will.

ChuckBerrysBoots · 05/06/2022 18:46

SunflowerEvie · 05/06/2022 15:35

Just an update. I haven’t sent him the text yet. He messaged earlier saying he wanted to let me know he enjoys my company but I haven’t responded. Thank you again for all your advice on this thread! I’m feeling a bit better today.

He’s given you the perfect opening to respond with “I’ve enjoyed our time together too but this arrangement has run its course for me” or a variant of what was suggested earlier

Corcory · 05/06/2022 18:46

Sorry I haven't read all the posts but I would text him saying you have decided to look for another type of relationship and you want to move on. I'd be tempted to say you wouldn't mind still seeing him now and again until you find someone else but when you do that'll be it with this relationship. Then you have the upper hand and he knows where he stands with you. Then see what his response is, if he actually wants more then he has to give you more - take you out, introduce you to friends etc. if he doesn't you know where you are.

Blantw · 05/06/2022 19:04

You've had loads of advice. You know what you need to do, either do it or stop complaining. By doing it you will gain strength and confidence, which will stay with you for the rest of your life.

Mollymoostoo · 05/06/2022 19:06

nellytheelephantscircus · 03/06/2022 11:21

He probably means you can still give him a blow job

This

independentfriend · 05/06/2022 19:11

It's probably worth your while finding your local BDSM community / munches so you can ask other people into kink about him. Not many people can afford dedicated play space and it's unlikely somebody would create that without having lots of friends/acquaintances who do kink. Poor reputation spreads around the community meaning that people (usually, but not always men) who are known to harm people will find all the new people who find the community have been warned off them, so they go searching in vanilla (non-kink) spaces.

Tiag · 05/06/2022 19:14

Trust the hurt you feel now is nothing compared to the pain you will feel later on. You're still at the start of this, you'll be over him in no time if you break it off now.
And yeah sounds like he knows how you feel. And he's choosing to use your feelings to string you along.

RenegadeMatron · 05/06/2022 19:36

Blantw · 05/06/2022 19:04

You've had loads of advice. You know what you need to do, either do it or stop complaining. By doing it you will gain strength and confidence, which will stay with you for the rest of your life.

This ^^ with bells on.

Sadly, I don’t think the OP is going anywhere.

IDidntKnowItWasAParty · 05/06/2022 19:42

Good lord, the more you say about him, the more awful he sounds OP! You should be running for the hills. Good luck. You are worth so much more.

NannaKaren · 05/06/2022 19:53

You can still enjoy each other’s company and each other !

BuryMeInLeCreuset · 05/06/2022 19:57

Blantw · 05/06/2022 19:04

You've had loads of advice. You know what you need to do, either do it or stop complaining. By doing it you will gain strength and confidence, which will stay with you for the rest of your life.

Long time lurker finally registered because fed up of seeing this kind of rubbish on here, from women ffs.

As a DA/SA survivor, it terrifies.

Haven’t heard OP complain once, rather the opposite.

She’s disclosed she has come from an abusive relationship into this. OP has done nothing wrong. Many women like myself can think a relationship where we aren’t getting our heads kicked in must be a Good Thing. Abusive men are predators who know how to select a victim.
She needs support, the Freedom Programme etc.

The BDSM is a red herring for more arsehole behaviour. Just gives him an ‘excuse’ to be controlling and inflict pain while pretending it’s part of what is a nuanced legit community. I bet he’s a choker as well….rough sex defence and all that

It is not as simple as LTB. So ‘do it’ and this kind of BS is just as misogynistic and mean as women who say they ‘can’t understand why women just don’t leave DV and it can’t have been that bad or they’d leave etc’

You don’t understand, no. So don’t shame women who have trauma reactions. Learn.

Plus, this fuckweasel lives on OP’s street. She is right to handle things carefully, for her safety. Would not surprise me at all if he turns when rejected. Either goes nasty or tries to hoover up with some love bombing.

OP is demonstrating strength by recognising his behaviour and being on this thread and working toward getting rid of Mr ‘Please God Dettol my Playroom’

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