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Partner has no respect for my sexual boundaries

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angryandscared1 · 06/11/2021 08:01

I'm so angry and upset. NC for this but regular poster.

I'm sorry this is quite long and some graphic descriptions of sexual nature so please don't read on if this isn't for you.

Partner and I have 7 month baby, things have been v stressful since baby was born, no time for each other etc. We've been working on it.

We very rarely have sex, it's just impossible to find the time or energy, both always exhausted. I'd say we have sex once every 2-3 weeks since baby's birth, it used to be every other day or at least 4 times a week so I understand his frustration. I also feel differently now, hate my body how it's changed so much (used to be slim and toned now have larger tummy and thighs), and also I just don't have much libido anymore.

Anyway last night we were kissing in bed etc and I said I wanted to try and have sex. I was very clear it had to be with a condom or nothing (I'm not on any birth control at the moment and definitely don't want another baby yet), and I also said I need you to be gentle and careful. He agreed. He then proceeded to be quite rough with his fingers, I had to remind him twice please be gentle that hurts. Then he attempted to penetrate me without the condom on, I said what are you doing, he said I wanted to "feel you" - I said again, no we need to take this seriously as I don't want to end up pregnant again. He seemed to accept that but the rest of the foreplay seemed half hearted so I felt he wasn't interested and was impatient to get to the "main event". He kept pushing to penetrate me (more with his body language than anything). I felt under pressure. He also had his hand on my throat at one point - I removed it but didn't say anything to him. After some foreplay I said ok we can do it now - he then entered me quite aggressively from behind without a condom (I didn't realise at this point he didn't have one on). I was so taken aback by how rough it was, I didn't know what to say or do, it hurt so much. He was being very aggressive, I tried to get up on my knees to stop the pain but I couldn't. I have no idea why I didn't just say stop, but I was in shock with it. Then he said he was going to ejaculate on my bum - I suddenly realised there was no condom. I started to cry and pull away from him then I just left the bed sat in the bathroom and cried.

Afterwards I said how hurt and angry I was that he has no respect for my boundaries. He claimed it was "hard to remember" to use a condom because we never used to before the baby. I think this is a ridiculous excuse, I said several times please use one. With regard to being rough with me, he said "I thought you wanted rough sex" (not sure how, I'd said several times during foreplay, please be gentle).

This morning he's making me feel like I've done something wrong. I said technically he had raped me by penetrating me against my consent without a condom - he got annoyed when I used that word and said "fine we aren't having sex ever again if you're going accuse me of that - from now on this is a sexless relationship and I'll stay just for the baby".

I'm so confused about the whole thing. Did he rape me? Should I have spoken up sooner and said stop when it hurt? I just can't make sense of any of it and I don't want him anywhere near me anymore. Sad

OP posts:
RandomMess · 06/11/2021 08:20

I want to cry for you, he was utterly horrid to you SadAngry

MistyFrequencies · 06/11/2021 08:20

I'm so sorry he's treated you like this. I too think he raped you- you were clear about not consenting to sex without a condom and he did it anyway.
But what made me nearly cry reading this was actually that he's in no way apologetic afterwards and in fact is trying to make you feel like it's your fault because you're having less sex than before. That's horrible behaviour and he's trying to fuck with your mind now that he's raped your body..
Please either make him leave or if you can't do that, take baby and leave yourself. Tell someone you trust what happened. Think about telling a professional (Woman's Aid? I'm not in UK....).
I know it's hard. My heart's broken for you.

angryandscared1 · 06/11/2021 08:20

I'm reading all the replies - thank you all so much. I'm just finding it very hard to take it all in. Sad I can't believe it. I don't know what my next steps should be, my head is such a mess. I could never let him come near me again sexually now.

OP posts:
category12 · 06/11/2021 08:22

It might be wise to take the MAP today. Just in case.

JudgementalCactus · 06/11/2021 08:22

@angryandscared1

I'm reading all the replies - thank you all so much. I'm just finding it very hard to take it all in. Sad I can't believe it. I don't know what my next steps should be, my head is such a mess. I could never let him come near me again sexually now.
Has he showed any abusive tendencies before? Sadly many abusive men start showing it or ramp it up during pregnancy or after birth because they think you are "stuck" and much less likely to leave them now.
WeRTheOnesWeHaveBeenWaitingFor · 06/11/2021 08:24

Wow you need to leave him.

Foolsrule · 06/11/2021 08:24

Wrap up warm, take the baby and get to a safe place. Then call Rape Crisis or the police and get rid. I so feel for you. You will get through this.

FluffMagnet · 06/11/2021 08:25

I'm so sorry OP, he sounds cruel and vindictive. I know you will not want this, but I would report to the police today. You would need to accept it is unlikely to go anywhere, but you may well find the paper trail is helpful down the road and if they speak to him it may shock him into realising he has become a disgusting sexual criminal who thinks it is fine to take out his frustrations by physically hurting and degrading women. I think you should also get the morning after pill to be safe. Stay safe Flowers

ftw163532 · 06/11/2021 08:27

He did rape you. I'm sorry.

Consent is not the absence of a "no" or a "stop", it has to be proactively and freely given. He had a legal obligation to obtain consent, he doesn't get to assume he can do what he likes as long as nobody is able to fight him off - He knew that he did not have your consent and that makes him a rapist.

You can start reaching out for support without needing to make any decisions yet about the longer term. Rape Crisis, Sexual Assault Referral Centres, Women's Aid, Freedom Programme, police.

I do hope you are able to leave him.

Bionicname · 06/11/2021 08:28

Divorce this rapist.

beastlyslumber · 06/11/2021 08:31

Yes, it's rape. So sorry, OP, your head must be spinning.

I'd advise calling a rape crisis service, to talk through what happened and what your options are.

Do you have a female relative or close friend you could confide in? Someone you could talk to this morning?

user1000000000009 · 06/11/2021 08:33

He raped you and then he gaslighted you.

Please leave this man.

Bakedbeanhead · 06/11/2021 08:35

OP I found that quite hard to read. Sorry this has happened to you,
You have had some wise advice on here. Sending you lots of hugs xx

Buildingthefuture · 06/11/2021 08:37

I’m so sorry OP. What he did was totally and utterly wrong. I’m not usually in the LTB brigade but this would definitely be a deal breaker for me. He needs to go. Stick to your boundaries, don’t let him try and talk you round….this was SERIOUS and abusive.

Bumpsadaisie · 06/11/2021 08:38

Hm. Sometimes with my dh we have had different experiences during sex, he had thought we're having a sexy time and I've felt cut off as if something is being done to me.

But when I say this to him he is instantly concerned, asks if I want to stop or do things differently ... his concern ironically then makes it all ok and makes me feel very involved.

It sounds like you've been very explicit with your partner about your boundaries so it is not as if the problem is misunderstanding here.

Summerfun54321 · 06/11/2021 08:40

Wow that is really chilling. You 100% need to leave him, reading that was scary. Flowers

TheWeeDonkey · 06/11/2021 08:40

Jesus, thats so awful. I'm heart sorry for you @angryandscared1. Have you heard of DARVO?
Deny
Accuse
Reverse
Victim and
Offender

This is exactly what he has done to you, he raped you (and it was rape) and then tried to turn the blame on you. You need to take the morning after pill, and you need to start separating from him. He's clearly demonstrated to you that he is not a safe person to be around.

layladomino · 06/11/2021 08:41

Oh I could cry for you @angryandscared1

He knew exactly what your boundaries were and he trampled all over them to the detriment of your wellbeing and the benefit of his sexual kicks.

That makes him a vile person. One you can't trust. One who sees your body as something he does things to for his gratification.

His 'excuses' are pitiful. His lack of remorse is scary - it means he would do it again, he doesn't see he's done anything wrong.

Please don't stay with this man. You'll never want to have sex with him again, you won't be able to trust him, he's shown that he doesn't respect you or care about your wellbeing or feelings.

Please seek some help as others have suggested. And don't let him convince you that this was anything other than rape. You consented to gentle sex with a condom. He knew that, very clearly, was reminded during, and yet forced rough sex without a condom on you.

I'm shaking I'm so angry at him.

Chloemol · 06/11/2021 08:41

Yes it is rape

And blaming you afterwards is even worse

I would be leaving

Rainbowunicorn76 · 06/11/2021 08:42

@angryandscared1

I'm reading all the replies - thank you all so much. I'm just finding it very hard to take it all in. Sad I can't believe it. I don't know what my next steps should be, my head is such a mess. I could never let him come near me again sexually now.
I'm so sorry this happened! The last sentence sums it up really. If that's how you feel then really the relationship is over and the next discussions with him need to be over the practicalities of splitting up. Can you take time out this weekend? Maybe take the baby and stay with family or friends just to give yourself time to think and decide what you want?
PickAChew · 06/11/2021 08:43

You are not over reacting and he is minimising, terribly.

I would have no objection to his no more sex, ever, statement. I wouldn't feel safe with him, ever again.

Bumpsadaisie · 06/11/2021 08:43

He clearly is very upset about being thought of as a rapist and thinks you have said something below the belt to him.

Why when he feels SO ashamed and furious to be called a rapist did he nonetheless behave as a rapist.

There is some cognitive dissonance going on on his brain clearly.

However that is his responsibility to figure out, yours is to protect yourself and your baby.

VodselForDinner · 06/11/2021 08:44

Oh OP, I’m so sorry.

I tried to get up on my knees to stop the pain but I couldn't

This line absolutely turned my stomach, and it got worse from there.

He assaulted and raped you.

Now he’s threatening you- if you use the word “rape” when he rapes you, he’ll end the relationship.

You’re not safe with this man, and I would be very concerned about raising your daughter in this environment.

My advise would be to leave him.

DerbyshireMama · 06/11/2021 08:45

You know, you will be absolutely fine without this man. You'll be more than fine. You'll thrive!

It seems the scariest thing in the world right now but take it from another mum who took her small baby and left an abusive husband - I hadn't realised how much of myself I'd lost to him and very, very quickly I started feeling better than I had in years. Nobody should have to feel like you are now. There's lots of help and support out there. If you can't do it for yourself right now, do it for your baby who deserves a safe home and a happy mum.

Itsokay2020 · 06/11/2021 08:45

I’m so sorry, OP, this is harrowing to read. Do you have a safe place you can go to today? Do you have family, or friends, that you can speak to? Please start the process of separating from him, the trust has gone and I agree with others that Rape Crisis will be able to offer you support and guidance. Flowers

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