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55 replies

purplenash · 21/01/2024 21:15

NC so not outing

Been with DP 3 years. Sex was never great, he says due to confidence and inexperience and being lazy. Basically for the first year or so he didn't touch me, he just put it in and finished. He "tried" to make effort for me the last couple of years but it was still really lacking.

We split up in August. In October I had sex with someone else. We never really stopped talking but at the time I slept with someone, we hadn't spoken for a few weeks and it had become a bit nasty between us. We then started talking again. He asked if I'd been with anyone and I told him the truth.

He told me in December, he slept with 2 women and in January 1 woman,

He said he did it because he wanted to feel wanted, to distract himself from losing me and me sleeping with someone else. He was also drunk. He said he didn't like the women at all, there was no desire or attraction.

But here's the kicker. He said he liked one woman's boobs. He touched all 3 women, gave them foreplay and different positions - all of which I begged him for months to do with me.

I told him how much it hurt that he could give them what I wanted so easily, but I had to pretty much beg. He says he can't understand it himself.

I want to work it out but I can't forget the fact he liked someone else's boobs but didn't even see mine for 2 years... I had to beg. He touched them but wouldn't touch me.. he only did missionary or from behind with
Me, but gave them all sorts of positions.

He was single so it's not cheating. But why does it feel like it is? I feel like if he loved me he wouldn't have done it. Which is hypocritical because I did... but for me it was because that man made me feel wanted in a way DP never did. Not that that makes it ok.

Any advice?

OP posts:
HalloumiGeller · 21/01/2024 22:35

Eww, why are you discussing sex in detail with your ex, it's weird and definitely not something I'd be doing with mine that's for sure!

I'd leave this relationship in the past tbh.

SapatSea · 21/01/2024 22:54

It won't get any better. So, you need to move on - he is not the one for you.

I'd think about your past and why you want to try to keep hold of a relationship that causes you pain, makes you feel bad about yourself and doesn't bring joy. (have you abandonment issues, people pleaser,determined to make him "love" you). He's not the right fish for you - throw him back or you are in for a life of second guessing yourself, crazy making, feeling rejected and being unfufilled. Why do you want that for yourself?? You deserve so much more...

Tagyoureit · 21/01/2024 23:04

Sorry I couldn't even be bothered to finish your post beyond "all of a sudden after hearing you had sex with someone else, your inadequate bf became some sort of lady love God!"

For absolute fuck's sake.... why are you even wasting your time?

He can't be arsed with you then lies to you!

Please wake up!

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purplenash · 21/01/2024 23:13

SapatSea · 21/01/2024 22:54

It won't get any better. So, you need to move on - he is not the one for you.

I'd think about your past and why you want to try to keep hold of a relationship that causes you pain, makes you feel bad about yourself and doesn't bring joy. (have you abandonment issues, people pleaser,determined to make him "love" you). He's not the right fish for you - throw him back or you are in for a life of second guessing yourself, crazy making, feeling rejected and being unfufilled. Why do you want that for yourself?? You deserve so much more...

Yes I think I do have those issues.. I'm always a people pleaser and feel determined to make him love me. Like I always have to the the best.

OP posts:
WandaWonder · 21/01/2024 23:19

This all sounds too complicated and childish really

I would be happy alone for a bit then work out what on earth you want

MrsTerryPratchett · 21/01/2024 23:20

Just WHY? You might be a people pleaser but why him? It's not just bad sex, it's terrible sex. Get a new one.

BrutusMcDogface · 21/01/2024 23:23

Why are you considering going back there? Don’t. Run a mile.

Literallyshakingrn · 21/01/2024 23:26

Why the hell would you even bother with a guy you had terrible sex with? For 3 years? Just leave him where you found him

Blahblahblahblahblahurgh · 21/01/2024 23:31

Oh for the love of fucking god OP, do some bloody work on yourself and your boundaries. Cut this dickhead out of your life once and for all.

Then do some research on codependency and trying to fix your significant other.

MarIeyG · 21/01/2024 23:40

Please don't beg a man for anything! Lesson 1.

Deadringer · 21/01/2024 23:45

He is crap in bed but pretending he was better at it with other women. Don't waste any more time on him and move on.

Deathbyfluffy · 21/01/2024 23:50

He sounds awful, but likewise you have no right to be mad at him for sleeping with someone - you did it too.

This relationship needs ending for good.

snackatack · 22/01/2024 00:22

I've read the whole thread.. it is true everyone (but possibly you) is on the same page.

His view 'he was a great lover with someone else' .. so be it - people 'click in different ways.. maybe he just 'felt it more with other women'.. to tell you that is horrid.. its very VERY likely he is lying - to get at you (and boy did that work!)

You slept with him - he put no effort in .. don't go back - make yourself - the priority.. trust me there is a more compatible man out there..

Ponoka7 · 22/01/2024 00:41

He hasn't had sex with other women. It doesn't sound as though he's heterosexual tbh. Or he hasn't got a sex drive. As said leave this relationship in the past.

momonpurpose · 22/01/2024 01:47

ChangeAgain2 · 21/01/2024 21:26

Why would you want a lifetime of bad and unsatisfying sex. You are not sexually compatible. Move on and find someone who loves every inch of you. This will only eat away at your self esteem and self worth.

This. And if he is so selfish in bed with you no way was he pulling out all the bells and whistles for others. I'm sure they were a one time because he's bad at it. There's better out there he's a time waster

coxesorangepippin · 22/01/2024 01:50

Jesus Christ who gives a shit?

Leave this guy for dust and find a proper man!!

Fucking reverse psychology or what, he sounds like a right prat

Aquamarine1029 · 22/01/2024 01:51

Stop talking to this idiot already. Honestly, what the fuck are you even doing listening to these obvious lies and fairy tales from him? Stop wasting your time on this loser.

This is just ridiculous, op. You should be thanking your lucky stars you aren't with him anymore.

Passingthethyme · 22/01/2024 01:52

DreadPirateRobots · 21/01/2024 21:20

My advice is, leave this relationship in the past where it belongs.

This. Sounds all kinds of toxic, let alone the bad sex

noooooooo · 22/01/2024 02:07

@purplenash I had an ex (he was not great in bed coincidentally) who pestered me for months then told me he’d met a new woman who looked EXACTLY like Shakira and said he was the greatest sex she’d ever had. But he was willing to let her go. Ahem.

Yours sounds even weirder tbh.

kisstheblarney · 22/01/2024 02:25

purplenash · 21/01/2024 21:52

He went into a LOT of detail... could it really all be a lie? (I asked him for the details because I didn't believe him at first)

He's talking bollocks!

HollyKnight · 22/01/2024 02:42

Of course he's lying. He's trying to hurt you and knows this would do it. This guy has serious issues.

kisstheblarney · 22/01/2024 02:44

HollyKnight · 22/01/2024 02:42

Of course he's lying. He's trying to hurt you and knows this would do it. This guy has serious issues.

Yep

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tamade · 22/01/2024 03:27

Just for the sake of argument, let's say it is all true. Being dumped or your sleeping with someone else shocked him into sorting himself out, internalizing the Kama Sutra, becoming an amazing lay and also pick up artist.

SO TF WHAT?
Get on with your life! He wasn't good enough for you, you broke up, that should have been the end of it. Maybe you've done him and the next woman a massive favour, maybe its all BS. You really shouldn't care about it.

thebestinterest · 22/01/2024 04:00

Yes, find someone else, gc! Even if you get back together how will you ever not think about this episode?

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