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Am I overreacting about my bf groping me in public

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user1486897010 · 04/03/2017 16:44

Hi.
My bf who is father of my dd keeps touching my tits in public. Today we went shopping and he had his arm around me and was just cupping one of my boobs. I don't know if I'm overreacting but I just get a bit embarrassed from anyone walking past and seeing it. If i try to move his hand away he complains and gets all grumpy and just says he is showing me afection. It happens quite a bit. Either my boobs or bum. I've told him before i don't really like It in public and he stops for a bit but always goes back to doing it. He also complains that is it because I'm ashamed of him. And I'm not. But maybe I am just being silly. Sorry for the long post. Do you think I should mention it to him? What should I do?

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user1486897010 · 08/03/2017 21:05

do you think he talks about me with his mates when I'm not there?

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AssassinatedBeauty · 08/03/2017 21:11

Probably, given what he's prepared to say/do in front of you, sorry Flowers

SarcasmMode · 08/03/2017 21:25

I'm so angry on your behalf.

It's horrible to feel degraded and feel that that's just normal.AngrySad

RandomWordsandaNumber5 · 08/03/2017 21:57

Oh my goodness. I feel so angry and frustrated on your behalf OP that you are being subjected to this dreadful and vile behaviour.
Your so-called boyfriend is just a nasty piece of work; you should be valued and respected as his partner and the mother of his child. The way you are being treated is beyond vile.

And yes, I'm afraid that he is talking about you to his mates; why wouldn't he as he's already doing that in front of you?

For goodness sake, Op - you deserve so much better and so does your little girl.

Quartz2208 · 08/03/2017 22:03

How old is he they sound like oversexed teenagers

What do they do when he touches your breasts

picklemepopcorn · 08/03/2017 22:34

He is treating you like meat.

JorahsMissus · 08/03/2017 23:38

Oh OP, I feel really sad for you. That is not showing you love or affection or showing that he's proud of you. That's him acting like Billy Big Balls in front of his mates (and strangers in town) and you deserve so much more than what he is giving you. You and your daughter need to leave and look after each other, then when the time is right you'll hopefully find someone who is a decent human being and you'll look back and be shocked at how bad this behaviour was. This isn't what blokes do, my partner and I aren't much older than you (early 30s) and I have never seen him or his mates or male family members act how your partner acts.

I have, however, come across one vile male who acted similarly to your DP, he pawed at his partner and told her it was because she was the best looking girl he'd ever been with and how his mates were all jealous of him. He also insisted they didn't use birth control because he wanted to show his manliness by how many times he got her pregnant then 6 kids later he decided she wasn't hot enough for him any more and moved on to their teenage neighbour (who now has 3 kids to him and another on the way). He flits between the 2 of them now and I wouldn't be shocked if a third girl got sucked in by his lies. His first partner won't date again because she knows he'll kick off at any man she sees as he still has the audacity to see her as his property even though he left their home to live with the other woman.

MommaGee · 09/03/2017 01:55

Sorry I but he's definitely bragging about what you do and possibly things you don't if he thinks it'll make him look "cooler" to his neanderthal mates

DevelopingDetritus · 09/03/2017 05:58

Sorry I but he's definitely bragging about what you do and possibly things you don't if he thinks it'll make him look "cooler" to his neanderthal mates That's was I was thinking too, they'll be lies for sure.

AnyFucker · 09/03/2017 06:01

I think you can safely assume that your sex life (and various added embellishments) are a subject up for discussion with his creepy mates.

And he is a creep just like they are.

Whocansay · 09/03/2017 07:11

I have nothing particularly helpful to add, I just want to reiterate that this man is disgusting. And it's not normal behaviour. I don't know any men that would think this was OK. Because it isn't. His complete lack of respect for you is astonishing.

CiderwithBuda · 09/03/2017 09:09

How old is he? What is is family like?

He and his friends sound incredibly juvenile but more worrying is their general attitude to women.

Do you think you could have a conversation with him about it? Not when he is in midst of groping you but sit him down over a cup of tea and tell him the behaviour has to stop. Tell him it's not normal. It's not funny. It's disrespectful and degrading to you and makes him look like an idiot. Tell him you won't be dressing like a slut for him and his mates and if he makes any comments like yesterday in front of them about you both them and him will be out the door. Tell him it's a deal breaker. He needs to show you respect as his partner, the mother of his child and a human being. You are not a sex object and refuse to be treated like one. And until things change sex is off the menu. Tell him you don't want sex with an immature perve.

His reaction will speak volumes.

HerOtherHalf · 09/03/2017 10:04

Just to add fuel to your fire OP. Think this through. He clearly sees you as an object, not the person you are. What do you think is going to happen when his "object" loses a bit of its shine through natural wear and tear? My money is he'll trade you in like a used car without a second thought, or maybe he'll keep you for the boring commute and get an exciting little sporty number on the side.
You sound like a really nice, caring person if a little naive. There are plenty of decent men out there who will love you, respect you and value you for the person you are rather than the size of your chest. Give yourself the chance to find one. You and your daughter deserve so much more. Being alone and free of this degrading man-child would be so much more.

Twingler · 09/03/2017 10:10

Of course he talks about you with his mates when you're not there. He does it in front of you so why wouldn't he? It's as though you've been designated as the person they can see as 'less than them' and all laugh at and degrade. I know exactly what you mean when you say they're not doing it in a horrible way, they're having a laugh. That's what they all say. And then it's your fault for not finding it funny, they're only having a laugh and you're just some boring old sourpuss if you don't like it. It's a way of shutting you up. You can't defend yourself against it, can you? You either have to sit there and be the butt of degrading jokes or be mocked and told you can't take a joke if you callenge it. You can't win because they don't give a shit about how you feel. They think you only exist for their entertainment.

I'm around the same age as you, and so are my husband and his friends. They're all normal men. Mainly tradesmen or work in shops etc and would be described as typically 'Blokey', though not my husband so much. They can be really crude, they can over share and a couple of them aren't the brightest. I have heard them discussing sex in general terms and making rude jokes. Nothing offensive, but adult humour. Never ever about their girlfriends or wives. That is totally off limits. They are people they love and respect, not the butt of a joke.

They honestly sound like teenage boys. I'd want nothing to do with any of them. I know plenty of men who don't ever behave like this. I remember my first boyfriend making a comment about my arse to one of my male friends when he was drunk. It made me feel so angry and humiliated. My male friend looked very awkward as he didn't see me in that way. I was very angry and told my boyfriend to never, ever do that again. He didn't. He was only 17 and quickly learnt that it's not ok. Your partner is an adult and still doesn't get this. He's not even trying to get it, he just wants you to shut up and do as you're told. When you say that he says you should be happy he finds you so attractive... Are you? Does he way he treats you make you feel happy? You don't come across as happy at all. You sound as though you've accepted this is as good as it gets for you. You're missing out on the chance of happiness, self respect and feeling relaxed in your own home. And in the future the chance of a loving, respectful relationship with a real man who actually values your opinion, thinks you're special and amazing and wants to make you feel good. Not using your body for his own sexual desires. Nothing like the pathetic excuse for a man you're dealing with right now.

You sound so... passive and accepting. It's really upsetting. You need to start feeling angry at being treated this way. You know it's not right or you wouldn't have started this thread. I'm sure your mom instincts would kick in if this was happening to your daughter and you would be filled with rage. You are just as precious as her. This is a really long reply because your situation is bothering me and I don't even know you. If I were one of your friends, I'd do whatever I could to help you get away from this.

And don't think that it's not that bad because he doesn't hit you. One of my friends lived in a women's refuge for a while with her baby after she ran away from her abusive husband. He didn't hit her either, but still controlled and abused her in many ways.

One last thing - please don't let him have any naked photos of you or videos of sexual acts because he sounds like the sort of man who would show them to other people.

user1486897010 · 09/03/2017 19:24

Omg. I can't rely believe Him talking about me with his mates. Is embarasing to post this on here but he has already done pictures and videos of sex/blowjobs. He likes doing them and does it quite a bit. He says so he can remember it anytime. He did one last week of me giving him a bj. I can't beleve that mayb his mates have seen all of that. I can't face seeing them again do you really think he would show them??

Thank you so much Everyone for posting btw. It is really horrble to see everything written here :( but is helping. I still just can't rely believe is happening to me.

His mates are all bout 25 i think so yeah definitely older then teenagers. When he's honked my breasts in front of them before they normally just laugh or hav made comments like great tits. Which yeah has made me feel like a pice of meat but is like twingler said. If I say anything i al over reacting because is just a joke and not hurting me so just hav to take it.

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AssassinatedBeauty · 09/03/2017 19:31

You don't just have to take it! It's not just a joke, it's verbal sexual harassment. It's fucking disgusting.

The videos and pictures are worrying. I would refuse to take part in any more. Do you think he would delete the ones he's got?

If he's passed them round without your consent then I think that would be classed as revenge porn these days.

NameChange30 · 09/03/2017 19:35

Doesn't it bother you that he has photos and videos of you having sex that he could show to his mates, publish online, literally do whatever he likes with?

I suggest you do your best to delete them all from his computer and phone, without his knowledge and without mentioning it to him beforehand.

He is definitely the type to go for revenge porn if he hasn't already shared it.

ElspethFlashman · 09/03/2017 19:42

Delete them. He mightn't notice for ages, and even if he eventually does you can act surprised and say wow, you should buy a new phone if stuff is disappearing!

user1486897010 · 09/03/2017 19:49

Omggggg. I'm really very worried now. I might be on a porn site??!!!

I did it because I trusted him and sounds very stupid now but I thought we would be married and be with each other for a long time and he liked it so I let him do it..

I don't know if I can delete him because their on his phone. Sad SadSad

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user1486897010 · 09/03/2017 19:49

Them

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user1486897010 · 09/03/2017 19:50

You really think all his mates have seen them or he's put them online??

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Crazymoo82 · 09/03/2017 19:51

Hi op,
Possibly I missed a few of your replies but in one of your comments (2nd I think) you said "you really like him" not trying to be nasty or anything it may just be me but if this is the father of your dd u have obviously been together a while. Should your statement not be you really LOVE him instead of like. Maybe it's just me Hmm
Oh and if it was me I would tell him to get his hand off my tit before I snap his fingers so he can't grab anything ever again x

NameChange30 · 09/03/2017 19:51

Well it's a possibility, isn't it? Why risk it?

user1486897010 · 09/03/2017 19:54

Well yes I think it is now :( but I didn't think was a risk before because I was so stupid and blind to this

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Naicehamshop · 09/03/2017 19:55

Do you really think he has the decency, kindness and trustworthiness NOT to show them to his mates?? Confused

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