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Dating for 2 months and he doesn't try anything with me.

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HMD1985 · 11/03/2025 09:19

Ok such a strange one. I've been dating this guy for 2 months. Really lovely, genuine and funny guy. About a month in, kissing went a little further and I ended up giving him oral sex.

Since then I have done it quite a few times, but he has never initiated anything back for more than a couple of minutes. We have been close to sex, however then he just goes soft and doesn't persue anything.

I know he is body conscious and doesn't have a lot of confidence. I have tried to talk to him about it, and he only said he puts a lot of pressure on himself to please me.

I just can't get my head around the fact he leads me to what he wants and is so affectionate and caring, but then doesn't seem bothered for the fact we haven't had full sex and he hasn't returned the favour.

I know a relationship isn't all about sex I get that, however I just can't work him out. He's so good in all other areas and is so affectionate with me. We have spoken openly about other things and I really want the relationship to progress but it does affect my confidence and self esteem as he tells me how attractive I am and how I turn him on, but doesn't seem to act on it.

Please help.

OP posts:
researchers3 · 19/01/2026 07:50

DivorcedMumOfAdults · 11/03/2025 10:06

Friend zone him

I wouldn't bother being friends with him!

maybethisyear · 19/01/2026 09:23

Hopefully OP has moved on in the 10 months since this thread started

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