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DP has really upset me (sex)

206 replies

Owleyes16 · 14/03/2020 17:37

NC for this because I'm kind of embarrassed and confused.

Some background: I'm 24 and DP is 30, we've been together for 5 years, lived together for 3, and he's the only person I've ever been with, my first everything. We're generally great, best friends, love each other more all the time, never had any major issues. Sex life is normally great.

We've been TTC 6 months now so this has started to take its toll on me mentally, the last 2 weeks I've been very anxious and upset but I have improved over the last few days and looking forward to trying again. However because of how I have been feeling, and life getting in the way, we haven't had sex for 3 weeks.

Today was going to be the day we got back to it, I started running my bath and we were kind of playing around, and kissing, cuddling, etc. I told him I wanted to wait until after my bath to have sex because I didn't feel clean. Bath finished, I get naked ready to get in and we get a bit carried away, he especially is very excited. Anyway, we end up start having sex and he says "oh you really do smell" and I remind him I did say I wanted my bath first. Annoying, but continue, he didn't say it in a nasty way just matter of fact, and to be fair I did. Then he said a few times about how "wide" and "loose" I am and kept commenting on that and how wet I was. I got really self conscious and stopped, I didn't really know what he meant by that but I just felt awful, it's not a nice thing to say, and I told him that, he apologies, I get in the bath.

Then some time later he comes in with a face on him and tells me that he's sorry for upsetting me, but I have to understand that "as a guy, when you're wide it makes me think that you haven't been faithful". You don't have to tell me how gross that is, in so many ways. I told him how upset I was and how stupid he is, he apologises more, and we've barely spoke since.

He came in the front room a while ago to ask me what was wrong, and upon finding I'm clearly still upset, he said that he can't say sorry anymore than he has and he can't cope with the tension, etc. And I just said yes I know you can't do anything about it now, but it doesn't mean I can't still be upset, that I feel disrespected and insulted. He stormed back off to the bedroom and I haven't heard him since.

I really don't know what to do about this. I don't know how to feel. This is the first time in our relationship I've felt like this, just like he doesn't respect me and won't take responsibility for what he's said, sorry just doesn't feel good enough. I know he's going to try to pretend as though nothing has happened soon, come in and cuddle me and I'll have to forget about it and get on with it, but I don't know if I can let it go. He's accused me of cheating on him, has shown his ignorance re female anatomy, has insulted my biology, made me feel self conscious, etc.

Am I overreacting? How can we move forward from this? Sorry this was so long, I didn't want to drip feed.

OP posts:
CodenameVillanelle · 14/03/2020 18:18

Is he really a great guy/your best friend/whatever? Because men who say things like that and behave like that are awful.

SoleBizzz · 14/03/2020 18:20

Why is he accusing You of cheating? Hmmm does he feel guilt or something...

BuzzShitbagBobbly · 14/03/2020 18:21

Stargirl nailed it with her reply, which I repeat:

"You need to end this relationship. Do not have children with this man"

DingleberryRose · 14/03/2020 18:23

He’s knows what he’s doing @Owleyes16. His mask slipped! They all start out the same and you think they’re wonderful. This is a very strong indication of things to come. He’s chipping away at you piece by piece and it will escalate. If you continue a relationship with him and have a baby, it will ruin you!

Honestly run!! 🚩

MrsTerryPratchett · 14/03/2020 18:23

He's accused me of cheating on him, has shown his ignorance re female anatomy, has insulted my biology, made me feel self conscious, etc.

Remember this. It's not one 'mistake' is it? It's a total clusterfuck. Make very sure not to get pregnant by this man and leave.

Northernsoullover · 14/03/2020 18:24

He's stupid. Anyone who says this is as thick as mince. What is the difference between having sex 1000 times with one person or once with a hundred men? I despair of the intelligence of men who say this.

Cheeryandmerry · 14/03/2020 18:24

Good God, I’ve never heard the like. I’m sorry to ask but is he deflecting? Are you sure he’s been faithful himself.

I’m so sorry .... I couldn’t allow myself to be touched by him ever again.

AllTheWhoresOfMalta · 14/03/2020 18:24

Fuck that X 10. You say you’ve only ever been with him anyway, nothing wrong with that but at only 24 I would be encouraging you out back into the big wide world for a bit and encourage you to wait a few years to have kids with someone who has a better grasp of female anatomy. Wanker.

Lllot5 · 14/03/2020 18:27

Just to echo what every one else has said. Do not have kids with this man. As far as being ‘wide and loose’ One dick ten times is no different to ten dicks once.
Who says that? Nasty bastard.

picklemewalnuts · 14/03/2020 18:27

So he's been 'nice' in the past- I'm afraid it's a short term effort for a long term result- owning you.

Honestly you need to think very carefully. This behaviour tells you who he really is.

TemoraryUsername · 14/03/2020 18:30

Be aware that men who are capable of thinking and speaking like this get worse during pregnancy and once baby is here. Domestic abuse often starts during pregnancy. PLEASE be very careful.

ThisSistineWontScreamAtItself · 14/03/2020 18:31

Please, please, please leave this man.

And for goodness sake do not bring a baby into this world with him.

You deserve to be treated with love and respect. He does not love or respect you.

He is also a fucking idiot. Men who say this kind of shit tend to be the men who also want sex 365 days a year.

Do they think someone 'faithful' who has sex every day has a vagina different to someone who has sex with a different person every day?!

I KNOW you have been faithful, I'm just pointing out that as well as being a misogynist prick he is also stupid.

You are so young. You can leave now and have 60/70 more years without someone making you feel like shit!

The fact you even have to ask if this is abusive is proof that he has been abusive. It's a horrific thing to say to / about anyone, let alone someone you claim to love.

I'm not even 10 years older than you and I just want to scoop you up and rescue you.

Is there any friend or family member nearby you can go stay with?

BreatheAndFocus · 14/03/2020 18:31

OP, sometimes ‘caring’ is a form of control, a way to get your trust and get you to let down your defences.

He insulted you on purpose to make you feel insecure and to make himself feel better. Controlling men are often extremely insecure. Supporting them, showing them you care doesnt work.

This was an absolutely horrible thing he said, along with the comment about you smelling. Definitely stop TTC and consider ending this relationship. You don’t have to put up with cr*p like this and I’m sure you could do a hell of a lot better than this man.

GaaaaarlicBread · 14/03/2020 18:31

LTB , what an absolute animal. Don’t have children with this man . So sorry OP xx

alexasaymyname · 14/03/2020 18:31

I agree. Don't have children until you are absolutely sure of the man you are with. That is an awful thing to say. Unforgivable

NataliaOsipova · 14/03/2020 18:32

Grim. Really grim. Definitely a line crossed there. I’d be having serious second thoughts in your shoes, I’m afraid. You’re very young and you sound kind and considered. Don’t saddle yourself with someone who doesn’t deserve you.

R2519 · 14/03/2020 18:32

I agree with others that what he said was out of order but I would hold going g as far as saying leave him. You mentioned he is conscious about the size of his penis......is he very small in the region? As a guy it's something guys do worry about.

Secondly has he ever done or said anything like this before? Was it a one off? If it's a repeated thing then definitely time to.move on. If it's a random thing I would try talking to him calmly and getting to the bottom of why he behaved that way. I'm not excusing his horrible words and accusations but there maybe a reason.....for example, low self esteem and anxiety.

Kneehighinshit · 14/03/2020 18:33

🚩 this, this 100 times over 🚩with bells and whistles on it. End it and run a million miles away and for goodness sake DON'T LOOK BACK.

UYScuti · 14/03/2020 18:34

whats going on with him then, a formerly kind partner suddenly is weird and cruel?? (not trying to excuse him)

TheGirlWithAPrince · 14/03/2020 18:34

I don't get it how does having someone else's manhood inside of you instead of his make you more wide and loose .. that is the most stupid thing I've ever heard in my life.

Unless he means damn your so loose you must be cheating on me with a horse

I mean it literally makes no sense ....

Carrie7469 · 14/03/2020 18:35

He's a test of the highest order

MimiLaRue · 14/03/2020 18:35

OP- you cannot seriously be considering staying with this piece of shit?

He told you that you smelt, then said you were "wide and loose" and thats a sign of cheating? and youre asking if YOU are the unreasonable one?

Please for the love of God, open your eyes. This man is a mysogynistic piece of actual shit. Do not stay with someone like this and please do not have children with someone so absolutely hateful and abhorrent.

pintoffginplz · 14/03/2020 18:35

I can tell you how to move forward
By dumping him, I was absolutely appalled reading this. Dump him op

RozHuntleysStump · 14/03/2020 18:36

Run!!!

Carrie7469 · 14/03/2020 18:36

Twat not test!

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