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I'm so upset...please help me stay strong.

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Dramallama82 · 31/01/2021 18:12

So today was the final straw. He only agrees to have sex with me about once a month and that is only after I express how upset I am over the issue. I have tried to broach this with him so many times and I'm very upset. I am sick of trying to initiate and being turned away. Admittedly this has resulted in frustration and resentment from me. My self-esteem is at an all time low. I have had bad psoriasis for the past year and have asked him if it is because of that but he says it isn't. Anytime I try to get him to talk about it I'm shit down and told to stop. He says I need to talk to him in a calm voice. Problem is I'm not calm about it anymore- I'm very upset at being told to be quiet all the time.
Earlier we had an argument about it and I walked out. He said that the reason why we didn't have sex was entirely my fault. I need to work on my 'seduction technique' as it currently consists of me going up to bed and putting my 'huffy face' on. He's talking about how I am after I have tried to initiate over several days only to be rejected. I feel like what he said is unforgivable. He is pinning all the blame on me. I've suggested speaking to his Dr about low libido but I'm just shut down. I was really upset and crying and he laughed in my face and said, "Not this again".
I'm ok with somebody saying I'm the one who is being unreasonable. I just want an outside perspective. We've only been together 2 years.

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FreshFancyFrogglette · 31/01/2021 19:09

Following with interest. Do u think that sometimes men like the thrill of the chase, but as soon as they are with someone who initiates they loose interest?! Doesn't seem uncommon.. I'm in a similar situation.

toocold54 · 31/01/2021 19:10

It sounds like this is more than just sex because it seems you can’t even talk to each other about how you are feeling and what problems you’re having.
You’ve not been together long enough to have this many problems - I would cut my loses and stop wasting anymore time.

Playing devil’s advocate - it’s quite a turn off when a man is constantly trying to have sex when you’re not in the mood - could you try and not initiate anything to see if that makes a difference?
Also you have mentioned that you want children - do you think this has got something to do with it? That he doesn’t want children or he thinks you only want sex to make a baby?

Dramallama82 · 31/01/2021 19:13

@Nanny0gg yes, it is and the type of psoriasis I have normally clears itself up within 3 months according to my GP.
My other issue is that he was so smug and calm during our argument presumably so he can blame me for being the unreasonable one. He just sneered even when I tried to explain what a serious issue it is for me.

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Dramallama82 · 31/01/2021 19:15

@toocold54 he never tries to have sex with me. It's me who tries to initiate with him and gets turned down constantly and apparently it's due to my poor seduction technique.

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Chiccie · 31/01/2021 19:20

This relationship is shit. You aren’t getting your needs met and are being gas lighted. It’s not acceptable. Your seduction technique?? Nah. It’s over. You’re 39. It’s not your last chance because I know lots of people who have had kids in early 40s but you have no time to keep mucking around with this loser. Finish it now, get therapy to work through it while we’re all still in lockdown and then once this Covid is over you’ll be ready to get back out there. You have no time to waste. This guy misrepresented himself. It burnt out at month 6.

Chiccie · 31/01/2021 19:22

Reading your updates he’s so dismissive and rude. It’s disgusting. He’s rejecting you over and over. It’s over. Message him and say “I’m done being rejected by you, this relationship is over. Don’t contact me again” and mean it. Bet your skin condition will clear up too

Chiccie · 31/01/2021 19:22

Keep us updated

whataballbag · 31/01/2021 19:25

[quote Dramallama82]@toocold54 he never tries to have sex with me. It's me who tries to initiate with him and gets turned down constantly and apparently it's due to my poor seduction technique.[/quote]
I can 100% guarantee you that you don't have a poor seduction technique.

For whatever reason, he's being a dick. Obviously some people have low sex drives but shutting you down and refusing to discuss it is absolutely disrespectful. Life is too short for bad sex and bad men. Get him in the bin

TiersForFears1 · 31/01/2021 19:25

He's horrible. Does he relieve himself with porn?

Wanderlusto · 31/01/2021 19:26

Covert narcissist who withholds sex as a way to hurt your self esteem. It's a control thing.

The whole 'speak to me calmly' thing... awful. And textbook narcissist.

Ltb.

prawncocktailpringles · 31/01/2021 19:26

@Chiccie

Reading your updates he’s so dismissive and rude. It’s disgusting. He’s rejecting you over and over. It’s over. Message him and say “I’m done being rejected by you, this relationship is over. Don’t contact me again” and mean it. Bet your skin condition will clear up too
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sapnupuas · 31/01/2021 19:26

Okay, sex issue aside, he sounds quite unpleasant. I surprised you want to have sex with him!

Sneering and laughing at you, goading you into getting angry.

No thanks.

Wanderlusto · 31/01/2021 19:27

And op he 'sneered' at you? That tells you everything.

He views you with contempt.
Fucking run.

Dramallama82 · 31/01/2021 19:28

@Chiccie I really appreciate your comments. Thank you. I suppose my main concern is that he just doesn't fancy me anymore and that I'm undesirable but I'll have to try and get over that. He never listens to me and I'm always shut down about any topic as apparently he doesn't want me to fight with him. Well, if that means never discussing any issue including this one then I've had enough. I don't think I will text him anything after what he said to me earlier. A block and no contact is probably what I'll do after he showed me so much disrespect. As you can probably tell I'm still extremely pissed off.Grin

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Maze76 · 31/01/2021 19:29

Take some time off from this relationship. Cut contact and concentrate on you. He’s taking it for granted that you will go crawling back, but what is there to go back for? It’s not going to be easy, but it will get better with each passing day.

Cherrysoup · 31/01/2021 19:32

He sounds horrible. Bar wanting a child (with this weed smoking idiot), why are you with him?

Dramallama82 · 31/01/2021 19:33

@Maze76 thank you. You're completely right. As I'm so insecure and a people pleaser I will find it hard to go NC but I'll have to stay determined. He was such a horrible, sanctimonious little prick this afternoon. No discussion unless he approves it. He probably doesn't know how much I've just had enough of this shit.

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Wanderlusto · 31/01/2021 19:34

He wants you to feel undesirable op.
He dorsnt want to discuss things because he wants you stuck feeling like he might not fancy you. He likes you feeling upset and insecure.

Attila isnt here yet I dont think but she ask what you learned from relatio ships growing up that would make you think this was normal or acceptable?

Loving relationships dont involve partners who sneer at you, rile you up and want you to feel not good enough.

He is mentally not right in the head.

You are basically dating a bully. He keeps you around not out of love but to have someone to bring down and make feel bad about themself because tjats how he gets his kicks. You are his victim, not his partner.

DBML · 31/01/2021 19:36

Why are you still with this drug smoking, waste of space?

Dump him; de-stress and notice your life suddenly improve.
Really, you aren’t happy...just imagine how much worse it’ll get if you stay together...and just imagine how much better it could be with someone else.

Dramallama82 · 31/01/2021 19:41

Just to say as well regarding the fact he accuses me of just wantijg an argument with him. I have tried the softly, softly approach in many previous occasions and have asked if he sees ilus as boyfriend and girlfriend or just friends. Also, shut down with this. I'm told, "stop this, you know I love you" and that's the end of the discussion.

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Dramallama82 · 31/01/2021 19:41

Sorry for all the typos. Writing on my phone and still very upset about this.

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onemorecupofcoffeefortheroad · 31/01/2021 19:42

OP you are right to dump him - he's not a keeper but just on the issue of psoriasis - my 87 year old father had it all his adult life until 6 months ago when he started taking vitamin D as a Covid preventative and his psoriasis has cleared up.

It's also possibly your psoriasis has flared up because of the stress of being with your partner. Get rid and maybe your skin will get better too..
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Chiccie · 31/01/2021 19:43

Talk to a therapist and use that to stay no contact. How degrading that he spoke to you like that. Time to cut him off. Do you live together or have anything shared at all? Think of the person you used to be before you met him. You can get that back!

Wanderlusto · 31/01/2021 19:45

Yeh they like not making it official his sort. They know all you need is to know where you stand to be comforted but they wont give you that because they like you on edge and insecure.

Be angry op. He is vile.
And he means you harm. He enjoys your mental anguish. Its sick.

Dramallama82 · 31/01/2021 19:59

We don't live together and have no financial ties. I have a few belongings at his house but nothing I can't get over.

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