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Sex talk - is this normal?

180 replies

Bluegreenandyellow · 29/01/2020 20:13

I feel like these things aren’t normal but I’m struggling to frame them. Dh doesn’t shout or anything, I think he might think this is meant to be attractive? It doesn’t feel it and I don’t like it.

Tells me if I walk around wearing x I will get it whether I want it or not.
Calls me his ‘sexy piece of ass’ as in he will say ‘whose sexy piece of ass is this? It’s mine’
Asks when he will ‘gets a go on his sexy piece of ass’
Says things like ‘I want to knock the back out of you.’ And ‘get your knickers off and go and lie and think of England for three minutes.’
Bought me some chocolate and when I thanked him said ‘got to have your eyes on the prize.’
Says things such as ‘it’s my marital rights to have sex on tap’

He’s never forced me or anything. He has sulked so that I’ve given in though.

He makes comments quite frequently about killing me / another man if i left him and met someone else or if I cheated on him. But it’s said jokingly. He also says I’m never allowed to leave him and puts his arms around me and says ‘this I the ring of steel I’ve got you in.’

None of it is said in an abusive way or anything but I frequently feel like an object rather than anything else. Are these normal jokes? I don’t know.

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Jenala · 29/01/2020 20:15

Absolutely not normal OP. He sounds like an arsehole.

Icehotel · 29/01/2020 20:15

None of it is said in an abusive way
FFS this is abuse no matter how he says it.
Come on!

Bluegreenandyellow · 29/01/2020 20:16

It doesn’t feel great - but is this just how some men talk?

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TheGinGenie · 29/01/2020 20:17

This all sounds awful

TheGinGenie · 29/01/2020 20:18

Only if by "some men" you mean "dickheads". It's not how decent men talk

Quartz2208 · 29/01/2020 20:18

not it isnt normal and the fact that he sulks til you give is is abusive.

Its horrible reading it as a bystander I cant imagine how the undertones of rape feel to you. Sex isnt a maritial right and the fact that it basically says your wants/needs/pleasures dont matter is awful

have you spoken to him told him how you feel. Or does he pretend to be too sensitve to be able to take it

Bluegreenandyellow · 29/01/2020 20:18

He gets angry.

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sunshineandshowers21 · 29/01/2020 20:19

eurgh, i couldn’t be with a man who talked like that. he sounds disgusting.

TheGinGenie · 29/01/2020 20:19

It is abuse. You need to leave.

Interestedwoman · 29/01/2020 20:20

Brrr, creepy. Not good.

And the sulking/coercion is awful.

iklboo · 29/01/2020 20:20

get your knickers off and go and lie and think of England for three minutes.’

Oooh - are we going to do it twice?

Quartz2208 · 29/01/2020 20:20

OP he gets angry what if you raise any of this

This is an abusive relationship. How often do these demands/sulks arise

FREEM · 29/01/2020 20:21

ah goodness..no it isn't normal.

marthastew · 29/01/2020 20:22

He sounds threatening and abusive. Sorry op.

You really need to get out of there. Before you do anything though, speak to the police about the death threats.

MrsGolightyly · 29/01/2020 20:22

Has he always spoken to you like this? If so, why did you marry him?

It's really not normal, it's awful.

AngelsSins · 29/01/2020 20:22

Eww, he see’s you as an object that he owns, with no rights of its own.

He’s disgusting, and personally I think having to live with a man that see’s and treats you as his property is abuse. He’s also telling you he can do what ever he wants with you, how is that ok? He has as much respect for you as he does his car.

JorisBonson · 29/01/2020 20:23

He sounds absolutely disgusting

creaturcomforts · 29/01/2020 20:23

Had this with my ex, he wouldn't be pushy but acted similarly. Made me feel uncomfortable but justified it by saying it's how men are. Came out later he had a lot more quite misogynistic and controlling tendencies towards women but came across as a straight talker and kind guy. It would be a massive warning sign to, especially the part about being entitled to sex because of marriage. You know the answer already op..,,

CinderEmma · 29/01/2020 20:24

He's talking to you like your his possession

Fairenuff · 29/01/2020 20:26

No not normal. Creepy and abusive.

HollowTalk · 29/01/2020 20:26

Ugh he sounds like a real creep.

billy1966 · 29/01/2020 20:27

Good Lord OP, that all sounds extremely abusive and upsetting.

And frankly frightening.

How would any woman find that an acceptable way to be spoken too.

I find it very threatening.

I certainly wouldn't want to be married to anyone like that.

The threatening to kill you is grounds to talk to 101.

He sounds unhinged.

Please be safe.

Glassio · 29/01/2020 20:28

no not normal at all, I'd leave would make me sick!

Bluegreenandyellow · 29/01/2020 20:29

But should I take it as a serious threat? I mean people say stupid things all the time?
I find it such a grey area, if it was being shouted etc then it would be different.

I don’t like the sexist language though.
Currently I’m not supposed to sleep wearing anything.

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tiktok · 29/01/2020 20:31

It's horrible.

You've told him it makes you feel uncomfortable.

A decent man would mortified and would stop.

He gets angry.

It's not normal and you deserve better.

I hope you find a way to a better life.