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I’m worried my boyfriend is falling out of love with me and not realising. Could he be?

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LiloAndStitch12 · 31/03/2024 21:43

He is completely denying it but I really think he might be.

We’ve always been a very sexual couple. Today I’ve hinted at sex a few times, and he’s told me it’s made him feel awkward and he feels it’s felt forced. This is because it’s “been brought up during a random activity such as watching tv, and his mind is preoccupied on that” and because “it wasn’t practical at one place”.

I’ve brought it up before when watching TV and he’s always pretty much jumped on me. Now it feels forced?

Also, in terms of practicality, we popped over to his sports club earlier and it was empty. I hinted at this. He’s usually get excited or say something like “oh I’d love that, but…”. Instead he just simply told me the cameras were on and didn’t bring it up again. He later said it felt forced because he was too busy thinking practically and he knew we couldn’t do it with cameras.
This is the same guy who once snuck into a changing room with me, and once tried to do it in a castle lol. I said this, and he said it’s unfair to compare different scenarios.

He thinks it could be down to me trying to force it, but I really don’t think so. He said it could possibly be because he’s tired and grouchy, but he genuinely doesn’t know why he felt like I’ve been forcing it today.

I’m really scared he’s falling out of love with me.

Could he be?!

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LiloAndStitch12 · 31/03/2024 22:52

Anyone?

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Geebray · 31/03/2024 22:53

How long have you been together?

Isouf · 31/03/2024 22:55

Is it just from today? Or has it been happening often?

BoudiccaOfSuburbia · 31/03/2024 22:55

He said it could possibly be because he’s tired and grouchy,

Yes, it could be.

And you bring a sec pest had made it worse.

Don’t be so needy and insistent. If he does happen to be cooling off pestering will not help.

Good grief.

BronzeAge · 31/03/2024 22:56

How long have you been together? The initial high sexual charge will eventually level off a bit in all relationships.

Hillrunning · 31/03/2024 23:01

Did you actually ask your boyfriend if they were falling out of love with you because they turned down a few of your advances?

He hasn't been in the mood when you have made hints. The guy is allowed to not always want sex.

CountryMumof4 · 31/03/2024 23:13

BronzeAge · 31/03/2024 22:56

How long have you been together? The initial high sexual charge will eventually level off a bit in all relationships.

Exactly this. The 'cant keep your hands off eachother' doesn't always last indefinitely. It doesn't mean he loves you less. Try not to worry and ease off on pressuring him for sex. Just let things come naturally. You're just in two different places in terms of sexual needs, and that's ok - it doesn't mean he doesn't love you

LiloAndStitch12 · 31/03/2024 23:26

If I’m honest there’s been other things too. He doesn’t seem quite as enthusiastic and I can’t put my finger on it. We just had a bit of an argument and he uses a lot of “always/never” statements and he flat out said he didn’t care about what I had to say, so it ended there

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toucaninjapan · 31/03/2024 23:34

I supposed he might have loved these things when they felt fresh and new (like the girl taking the initiative or unusual places), but now the freshness has worn off and while he still likes you, he's just not into these things as much as you are. There's no need to suspect him in stopping loving you in my opinion but it does feel like he finds you a bit pushy which is not the best for the relationship

LittleLadyCeCee · 31/03/2024 23:36

As others have asked how long have you been together? That initial rush of sexual excitement wears off after a bit but it's not that he might not love you. I wouldn't want it after an argument either.

LadyBird1973 · 31/03/2024 23:37

If it's not just a today thing and he's stopped being as loving and thoughtful, and no longer cares about your opinions etc, then it could well be on the wane. I think your instincts are telling you that something is 'off' and it's worth listening to them - they act as our warning signal.

Don't chase him - that never works out - keep your dignity. And don't allow him to be dismissive of you or rude. Call him on any behaviour that you feel is disrespectful.
And if he continues to be 'off' then the best thing is to call an end to it yourself, and find a man who thinks you are brilliant!

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