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SindyPurple · 13/11/2024 13:23

I was in a relationship for 12 years, the last year my partner has started groping me constantly, when l try to say that's not a cuddle he says he feels close to me.
Recently he has been demanding sex also had the hump because l wore pjs .
His threatened to leave me if things don't change.😥

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KimMumsnet · 13/11/2024 20:48

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How nasty

Analysisandparalysis · 13/11/2024 21:10

Has he always been like this or is this new behaviour?

SindyPurple · 14/11/2024 01:57

His gotten worse.

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username358 · 14/11/2024 02:11

If you want to talk to someone about his behaviour you can contact your local domestic abuse organisation or the National Domestic Abuse Helpline which is 24/7.

Please be careful as it sounds like he could be capable of sexual assault. You can also contact Rape Crisis about his behaviour, they will be able to advise you.

What he's doing is sexual assault (groping) and trying to pressure you into sex is rape.

Please get some advice.

MerlotMisery · 14/11/2024 03:47

SindyPurple · 13/11/2024 13:23

I was in a relationship for 12 years, the last year my partner has started groping me constantly, when l try to say that's not a cuddle he says he feels close to me.
Recently he has been demanding sex also had the hump because l wore pjs .
His threatened to leave me if things don't change.😥

Firstly if his "demands" are in any way forceful or threatening then this is abuse and you should seek help for this as mentioned above.

It's also quite hard to offer advice as you don't provide any details about your relationship besides this problem.

On the surface: your partner obviously isn't happy with sex in the relationship. The groping and demanding sounds like a clumsy and lazy way of trying to initiate, and he probably feels like you wearing clothes to bed makes sex less likely.

This problem seems unlikely in the context of an otherwise healthy and happy 12-year relationship so I would guess that this is most likely not the only problem. Arguing? Disrespect?

My suggestion is to really think about whether you want to stay in this relationship.

If you're not having sex, then unless you tell him why not, your partner won't suddenly stop wanting it just because you keep saying no or start wear pyjamas to bed.

Instead of him constantly raising it, you need to own the conversation. And crucially you need to be honest and frank with him. Otherwise he will just carry on pestering you.

If it's simply the case that you'd prefer he initiated in other ways, then tell him that, ideally with some suggestions of what they might be.

But if you don't fancy him any more, or he's given you "the ick" and you don't want sex with him, and you just wish he'd leave you alone, that's fine, but you need to tell him that. Spell it out so he is in no doubt about it. And remind him of it if he forgets.

But bear in mind, saying "I no longer want to have sex with you, please cease trying to initiate" may well end the relationship.

category12 · 14/11/2024 05:41

If he's "demanding" sex, it sounds like you're being coerced.

I think you need to leave him.

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