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Sexless relationship

31 replies

Kellybutnotsmelly · 11/05/2025 15:22

Me and my boyfriend have been together near 5 years.
We met whilst in covid, so sex then was non existent, but he bigged up his game. We discussed birth control, and I went on the pill.
Obviously covid passed, and things went back to normal, but sex wise still didn't really happen. I think we've had sex about 6 times at the most in 5 years.
Our relationship is basically I give him head, and he uses his fingers 🙈 nothing more.
A couple of years ago I was built up with anxiety, constantly worrying whether it was my fault that we don't do it. I'm a plus size girl, he's quite skinny. I convinced myself that it was down to the way I looked. It made me really ill 😭
I ended up sending him a message, asking him why we don't do it, and was it because of me, and he said no, and that it was because his legs go weak 🤷🏼‍♀️
I'm still not convinced.
I'm usually feeling OK with the situation. There's more to life than sex, but now it's playing on my mind again.
Am I not desirable? Is it my weight? Why aren't we like normal couples?
I don't expect it every night, but it's making me question myself, and I'm now starting to think it must be me, but then I have had unwanted attention off men, so maybe my size isn't the issue?
I know I'm going to get the answers that I should speak to him again, but I'm not sure what's the point as he apparently told me the reason before.
I'm just struggling, I feel hurt, undesirable, and sad.

OP posts:
Bumblebeestiltskin · 11/05/2025 16:50

Kellybutnotsmelly · 11/05/2025 16:17

I know his family, I get on really well with them. He still lives with his mum as he's her carer.
Never been on holiday, or slept overnight. We've been out twice to events, but it was me who bought the tickets.
He works full time too, and is knackered.

This isn't a relationship. I'm not sure what it is, friends maybe, but it's definitely NOT a relationship.

Deanthebean · 11/05/2025 16:56

I'm married to a slim Jim and I'm a fat twat and me and my husband manage to have a perfectly healthy sex life without him having weak knees and shock horror his favourite position is me on top 😱😱

This is a him problem - not you. Bin the fucker off and do yourself a massive favour !!

ForRealCat · 11/05/2025 16:57

He’s not a great guy. He has an issue; he isn’t prepared to discuss it, he won’t get help, and he is quite happy for you to think it is your fault and not his.

WildCats24 · 11/05/2025 17:05

Kellybutnotsmelly · 11/05/2025 16:17

I know his family, I get on really well with them. He still lives with his mum as he's her carer.
Never been on holiday, or slept overnight. We've been out twice to events, but it was me who bought the tickets.
He works full time too, and is knackered.

No, you’re not in a relationship. You’re an on-demand BJ participant who twice bought him tickets to an event. Run for the hills.

TwistedWonder · 11/05/2025 17:10

TotemPolly · 11/05/2025 16:38

Sorry but you are not in a relationship , FWB , yes , but not a relationship .
You've been out twice in 5 years ( and that was to your event/instigation )

FWB minus any B for the OP

Smithey885 · 11/05/2025 18:11

I was ready to give some helpful advice, until your last update, and my word there are so many things wrong with this ‘relationship’.

He’s a friend, not a partner, not a boyfriend and certainly not a future husband.

only going out twice in 5 years and never staying overnight is baffling .

If he’s such a great guy, keep him as a mate, and tell him you are not compatible as partners and find someone who wants a proper adult relationship with you.

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