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Is my boyfriend gay?

34 replies

user1478811493 · 18/03/2019 22:18

Hi lovelies,

Just seeking some advice if I may. This may be quite graphic though. I am sorry in advance.
I have a gut feeling that my boyfriend is gay. I just want to know what your thoughts are, as I have not been able to discuss this with many people. I don't even have hard evidence, just a gut feeling. And then when I think about things, it could make sense.
Although I have asked him, and he got very defensive and yelled NO I AM NOT GAY.

The signs: Before me, he had never been able to commit to a long relationship, stating that he was just used and abused and got hurt. I basically soon found out (After in depth conversations with his mum) that he was actually the one to end the majority of the relationships.

Prior to our 3 years together, his longest relationship was about 8 months. (We are both 30)

Anyway, the first year was rocky. One minute he didn't want to commit, and the next he did. He was yoyo'ing me around quite a bit (Dont ask me why I stuck around!!)

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Now, he had an obsession with sending and receiving nude pictures. Quite common nowadays, but he generally loved sending me pics of his penis and videos. (I was not too keen, but did go along for fun)
This suggested that he was very sexually active.
Now, when it came to actual sex. The first time he struggled to mantain an erection. And the second time was, I guess boring. He didn't touch me, . It was all one sided. I guess it was also pretty quick. 3 years later, and there's no change. He has been down on me maybe twice, despite me telling him this was my favourite thing. He has quite frequently struggled to maintain an erection.
Now, he is very vocal during sex. But what he likes to talk about is how his penis feels in my mouth for example. ''Does it feel big, does it feel hard, tell me how it feels in your mouth'' etc.
He is also quite into anal, and licking that area (I am not) In fact, he tried to lick that area months before he even considered going down on me!!!!

Regarding porn - I do not know what he likes, but I do recall seeing a search history entry for a porn star name with black cock anal.

OK, that's the gross stuff out of the way!
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The other signs. He always spoke about his best friend. For the first year I hadn't met him. But the boyfriend spoke about him all the time and they had their sleepovers. When he spoke about him, it was passionate. He used to say how much he loved him etc etc.
Now, when I finally got to meet the best mate, the boyfriend was very touchy feely with him. Touching his arm when he spoke, bumping his hip into him etc. Hugging him before sleeping. They could just be close but yeah.

Another thing, is whenever an attractive guy comes on the TV, he always mentions it and never the females. ''Oh he's a hunk'' etc.

There was one weekend, where my father was in a pub and the boyfriend was in there with another one of his friends. My father said they were acting gay. (I had never mentioned my suspicions before this)

So there's the jist of it. If he is gay, he must be closested (His father wouldn't like it)

Although he may just be that way. Could you give your advice?

Thank you!

OP posts:
Loopytiles · 18/03/2019 22:19

Whether or not he’s gay he’s a shit boyfriend: run for the hills!

Malope · 18/03/2019 22:20

It doesn't sound like you're very happy with him.

superram · 18/03/2019 22:22

Even if he isn’t he doesn’t sound like a long term prospect. The sex will get you down.

notapizzaeater · 18/03/2019 22:22

Regardless he's not meeting your needs so just walk away

Palace13 · 18/03/2019 22:24

Yikes. As above! He's an awful boyfriend. I'd be doing a runner. I think you're what they used to call in the bad old days "a beard". He needs to get real.
But you don't need to be around while he does that!
Move on. Best of luck

Mintychoc1 · 18/03/2019 22:25

It sounds as if he could well be gay. Either way, it doesn’t sound great. I’d break up with him.

Jaxinthebox · 18/03/2019 22:32

awful boyfriend, whether he is gay or not isnt the issue really.

Prisonbreak · 18/03/2019 22:42

he sounds like a crap boyfriend. I had a quick relationship with a guy in my late teens who I suspected was gay. He flat out denied it. In our 30’s now and he’s openly gay. Some signs you can’t ignore

MillenialMum89 · 18/03/2019 23:17

It sounds very much like it.

Dramatical · 18/03/2019 23:20

Liking anal isn't anything to do with being gay. Being gay means liking men, not liking anuses.

He sounds like he has a few issues, not sure any of them mean he is gay, but he isn't a keeper imo.

ShatnersWig · 18/03/2019 23:51

Hi lovelies

I'm not lovely.

Not is your boyfriend, whatever his sexuality.

ShatnersWig · 18/03/2019 23:52

Nor, not not, obviously

category12 · 19/03/2019 05:44

Really, isn't the question more, "why am I putting up with this?"

Peterwab · 19/03/2019 05:55

He seems like a weirdo to me. How is the relationship otherwise? After 3 years and both being 30 have you discussed a future together? Does he want to have children with you?

HumptyNumptyNooNoo · 19/03/2019 05:58

He sounds more suited to someone else - whatever their gender. Make your excuses polite and then run !

Halo84 · 19/03/2019 06:00

I think he’s gay and probably can’t admit it to himself. A 30 year old man who can’t maintain an erection is abnormal. Does he feel bad, or humiliated about that?

Northernparent68 · 19/03/2019 07:05

Why are you with him ? You said we re not to ask why you stayed with him but why not ? It’s a legitimate question.

It sounds like you think you need to find evidence he’s gay before you end the relationship, but you do n’t.

HeavenlyEyes · 19/03/2019 07:14

Not sure why on earth you stuck with him all this time when he is so awful.

Who cares if he is gay? He doesn't need to be so for you to get rid surely?

jay55 · 19/03/2019 07:16

Why have you put up with three years of bad sex?
Go find someone you're compatible with in and out the bedroom and don't give him any more headspace.

BluebadgenPIP · 19/03/2019 07:19

He’s crap in bed whether gay or straight and you don’t seem to like him much.

Why have you put up with that for so long?

Petalflowers · 19/03/2019 07:23

He may suffer from erectile dysfunction. If so, he should go to the gp. Sometimes, there are underlying conditions that can cause this, such as diabetes (I think).

However, take the gay-ness out of it, and evaluate this relationship as a whole. Can you envisage spending the next forty years like this? Do you want kids and if so, do you think he’ll be able to do this?

Are you focusing on the gay-ness, and not looking at the picture as a whole?

SoupDragon · 19/03/2019 07:26

OK, hands up, I advanced searched you as this is the second "is my partner gay" thread today and the other seems dodgy.

Anyway, you thought he was a selfish lover 3 years ago - why on Earth are you still with him? Ditch him and find someone who deserves to be in a relationship with you.

What are his positive points?

ErickBroch · 19/03/2019 09:25

I wouldn't say he is necessarily gay however probably has certain kinks/interests aka anal from watching porn. Either way, you are very unhappy clearly, I am not sure why you're still in this relationship.

user1478811493 · 19/03/2019 09:56

Thank you for your responses. There definitely does seem to be a problem.

In all honesty, it felt like we were good. After our first year, we took a dive and gave it a go. Even did a bit of travelling before coming home and moving in together.
I've been quite content and comfortable and we do get on well. Our hobbies and interests are the same. But I am unsure if this is happiness or trapped.

He does have a manchild aroma about him, and can be lazy but he did the cooking as i work longer hours.

Regarding kids, he is coming around to the idea. But at the start of the relationship, it was a no. "He could never have kids as he could never put someone else first"
Were his exact words.

I'm seriously debating ending this, but then I am absolutely petrified as he has been my partner in crime for the last 3 years. Even the thought of letting go is making me feel empty, but then will I ever be as happy as I can be with him. :-|

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SoupDragon · 19/03/2019 10:14

Have you sat down and had a full and frank discussion about this with him? Not the gay part, just the selfish sex part.