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Should I have had sex with him by now?

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Blueneptune · 20/09/2026 22:35

Escaped a brutal 25 year marriage from a cheating brute and after three years had what I thought was a loving year long relationship with a man who gave me the tender loving intimacy that I had longed for all my life. Except that I got an awful uti that landed me in hospital and which took six months to treat (which he was really cruel about). And except for the fact than he cheated on me with two women while I had the uti.

7 months later I met someone else who seemed to like me (he is 60 and so a bit older than me and has had one ten year relationship but never lived with anyone). He held my hand and seemed sweet intelligent and kind. We have been seeing each other for a little over two months but have not had penetrative sex. Last night he told me that I would be pushed to find a man who would put up with rhis and most women would have done it by now. I said that perhaps he should find someone else. It’s ended.

I feel I have to justify this to you all and so I will. In those two months, there has been sexual intimacy almost every time we have met (once a week). This began from the third date when I told him that I had had a brutal marriage and please would he be gentle with me. I also wanted to know his sexual history and so was v unhappy the next time (fourth date )when he wanted to have penetrative sex. I said no. I wasn’t aroused enough and nervous. In the last month I ended up fracturing a bone in my foot so am wearing one of those medical shoes and also was terrified I had got a uti from the sexual activity so had to have testing for this.

He was not happy with me yesterday because he wants proper sex and “most men” would do also by now he said. He said that I was giving out mixed messages. Is this true? I’m still wearing the medical shoe for my foot.

Just sad about this all. Are there really rules/ expectations for when you do it?

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Hellohowareyou112 · 20/09/2026 22:40

Eurgh you have bad luck - I wouldn’t be seeing him again

OMGDidYouSayThat · 20/09/2026 22:43

That kind of pressure suggests he is not a nice person, if he phrased it the way you say he did then i’d be getting rid of him asap, to suggest no man would put up with that is just pushy and shows that he’s probably more interested in getting his end away than having a meaningful relationship.

Simonjt · 20/09/2026 22:44

What a creep, at least he showed his true colours early so you could chuck him back. Me and my now husband had been together six months when we first had sex, zero creepy comments or pressure from him.

Blueneptune · 20/09/2026 22:52

Yes he did phrase it like that. He wants penetrative sex which most men and most women would have had by now he said. And I just feel guilty and scared. I get what he is saying because probably I would have if it hadn’t been for my past history.

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KarenNextDoor · 20/09/2026 22:55

His comments alone give me the ick. Dump him. Go at your own pace

Ocean67 · 20/09/2026 22:55

He sounds like a selfish prick !
You were honest and open about your past experiences and uti.
.if he really cares about you then he should be happy to take it slow and enjoy intimacy in other ways ( I thought men love a BJ!)

so no, there are no rules about sex except both parties should be happy and willing. No one should be pressured into having sex before they are ready.
Throw this one back into the sewer!
big hugs

OMGDidYouSayThat · 20/09/2026 22:56

Blueneptune · 20/09/2026 22:52

Yes he did phrase it like that. He wants penetrative sex which most men and most women would have had by now he said. And I just feel guilty and scared. I get what he is saying because probably I would have if it hadn’t been for my past history.

Firstly, don’t feel guilty or scared, it’s your body and your choice what you do, don’t let anyone get into your head, he’s being unreasonable.

Yes maybe in a relationship 2 people will usually be having penetrative sex but everyone is different and he hasn’t tried to have a sensible conversation with you about why it hasn’t happened he’s just gone straight in with the guilt trips…you’re better off without him.

MyArtfulGreySloth · 20/09/2026 22:57

What a horrid man.

WallaceinAnderland · 20/09/2026 23:00

He wants penetrative sex which most men and most women would have had by now he said.

If that were true (and it's not, each person is different) then he had the choice to either pressure you for sex or end the relationship. He chose to pressure you.

You don't have to feel bad or guilty. You had your boundary and he tried to break it. That tells you everything you need to know about him.

Blueneptune · 20/09/2026 23:19

He has had orgasms every time and yes to the blow jobs. But it’s that he wants penetration. I’m not turned on enough with him I fear because I don’t feel safe. And there’s v little foreplay.

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Ocean67 · 20/09/2026 23:27

Blueneptune · 20/09/2026 23:19

He has had orgasms every time and yes to the blow jobs. But it’s that he wants penetration. I’m not turned on enough with him I fear because I don’t feel safe. And there’s v little foreplay.

I would gently suggest that you don’t feel safe with him because your gut is telling you he’s not safe ( and it doesn’t sound like he is as he doesn’t care how you feel)
if he doesn’t turn you on now, i doubt he ever will.

BibbityBoppityTwo · 20/09/2026 23:31

He’s not seeing “most women” he’s seeing a woman with a distressing recent history around sex. “Most [decent] men” would be compassionate and patient in that case if they really cared about you. Tell him to go find someone else. His lack of empathy is not a good sign and would likely not be limited to sex.

LifeTakeTwo · 20/09/2026 23:32

You don't feel turned off because your body rejected him. The body knows. Even if you felt you wanted too or was building up to it, your subconscious said 'nope!' and that was for a reason.

Your body is your instinct and you were so wise to trust it. Imagine if he'd have dumped you after you did do it. You'd be feeling 10x worse.

DontBotherJustChooseYourself · 20/09/2026 23:39

You didn't feel safe with him because you weren't - his behaviour has shown that your gut feeling was correct all along. 💐

Blueneptune · 20/09/2026 23:47

Yes I don’t feel safe.

i think things would be different if it was all slower and he was gentler with me. I had said v quietly and hesitantly when we were first intimate about the brutal marriage. But the very next time we met he tried to put it in me when I was dry and not turned on. And this without asking me and when we had not had a conversation about condoms (he doesn’t like them) or previous partners. So I don’t really trust him I suppose. And he is very vigorous.

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Ohnobackagain · 20/09/2026 23:53

Blueneptune · 20/09/2026 23:47

Yes I don’t feel safe.

i think things would be different if it was all slower and he was gentler with me. I had said v quietly and hesitantly when we were first intimate about the brutal marriage. But the very next time we met he tried to put it in me when I was dry and not turned on. And this without asking me and when we had not had a conversation about condoms (he doesn’t like them) or previous partners. So I don’t really trust him I suppose. And he is very vigorous.

@Blueneptune this is truly awful - if he cared he’d want you to feel ready and he would not want to hurt you. And he would wait. He is not the man for you - he sounds bloody awful. Do not feel guilty and do not listen to this utter shite about most women. Dump him.

LeopardPants · 20/09/2026 23:54

He sounds dreadful and you can do much better than this. Please get rid of him and find someone with a lot more compassion and respect. He has neither unfortunately.

BlushingBrightly · 20/09/2026 23:55

'I'm not most women. I'm me and I'm proud of that' is what you say if this ever happens again. What a dick! Block him now so he can't moan or pressure you any more.

OnLockdown · 20/09/2026 23:57

If this is real my question is. Why are you putting yourself through this? Just dump him.

Happyjoe · 20/09/2026 23:58

Blueneptune · 20/09/2026 23:47

Yes I don’t feel safe.

i think things would be different if it was all slower and he was gentler with me. I had said v quietly and hesitantly when we were first intimate about the brutal marriage. But the very next time we met he tried to put it in me when I was dry and not turned on. And this without asking me and when we had not had a conversation about condoms (he doesn’t like them) or previous partners. So I don’t really trust him I suppose. And he is very vigorous.

Tbh, I think you have dodged a bad un.
Someone who is kind and worthy of a relationship with you would understand your history and accept your pace. They certainly wouldn't talk to you the way he did. I'm not shocked you didn't feel safe.

You're ok OP, don't let these bad ones drag you down or question yourself. Hold your head up high and give yourself a hug. Always though, always better to be alone and peaceful than with the wrong person and feel shit.

Blueneptune · 21/09/2026 00:00

Ugh sadly this is real and I am reaching out to (kind) strangers to listen and tell me what they think. He made me feel old fashioned and unreasonable. I alsready fear I am not like “most women” so what he said struck a chord

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ClimbingBear · 21/09/2026 00:01

Blueneptune · 20/09/2026 23:47

Yes I don’t feel safe.

i think things would be different if it was all slower and he was gentler with me. I had said v quietly and hesitantly when we were first intimate about the brutal marriage. But the very next time we met he tried to put it in me when I was dry and not turned on. And this without asking me and when we had not had a conversation about condoms (he doesn’t like them) or previous partners. So I don’t really trust him I suppose. And he is very vigorous.

This is awful @Blueneptune I’m very sorry.
He is hideous. You are well rid.
There is absolutely no set timeframe when anyone should have sex, obviously. And when confronted with this ‘charmer’ well the answer would be never. No wonder you were dryer than the desert.

Happyjoe · 21/09/2026 00:01

Blueneptune · 21/09/2026 00:00

Ugh sadly this is real and I am reaching out to (kind) strangers to listen and tell me what they think. He made me feel old fashioned and unreasonable. I alsready fear I am not like “most women” so what he said struck a chord

What is unreasonable is pressuring you into doing something you don't want to do.
He isn't good enough for you. This isn't a 'you' problem.

whatwouldlilacerullodo · 21/09/2026 00:08

It doesn't matter if "most people" would have done it. Please, take as long as you need. A decent man will not want to have sex with you if you're not ready.

shhblackbag · 21/09/2026 00:27

Blueneptune · 20/09/2026 22:52

Yes he did phrase it like that. He wants penetrative sex which most men and most women would have had by now he said. And I just feel guilty and scared. I get what he is saying because probably I would have if it hadn’t been for my past history.

No. Just absolutely not. Dump. Please don't have sex with him just because he's pushing you and being an absolute idiot.