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Just need a bit of help? I’m not sure
Icequeen
What do I do about my boyfriend? He tends to pressure me into having sex with him. A while back, I asked if we could slow down and that we were doing it too often. Sometimes he'll just start taking my clothes off without even asking. It never feels like no is an answer with him. Then the one time that I felt more in the mood and was a little pushy he made me feel like a terrible person. He said what I did wasn't okay and that I should know that no means no. It really hurt because I was only trying to follow what he does. He's my first relationship and I have no clue what I'm doing. I definitely don't feel like what he's done is rape or anything but I hate being pressured into it. Just today he came over to watch tv with me before work and preceded to take off my clothes even as I told him no. Finally after he sat and begged I gave in. I didn't know what else to do. I really love him, but I hate that he does this.
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I think you should share this information with someone you trust and plan for how you break up with him. If you are intimidated, it may be best to break up with him over the phone rather than in person but I’d make sure you have a support system who knows what’s going on. Then you will need to block his number and stop all contact once you do that. You have to be strong about that and not let him manipulate you.
This is the thing. He intimidates you because he knows he can get away with it. Stop letting him get away with it. But be smart. Have people around you to support you and call the cops if he threatens you, forces himself in you or puts his hands on you.
I don’t know how old he is but if you are a minor and he’s an adult, in some states he is technically a rapist even for just having a sexual relationship with you, outside of forcing himself on you. If he threatens you, is physical with you, etc call the cops. You can also look up women’s advocacy resources in your county. They can help coach you and support you in navigating getting out of this terrible situation.
He is an emotionally, sexually and physically abusive person. Which means you are a victim of emotional, sexual and physical abuse. Please hear that.
We are here for you!
https://support.dailystrength.org/hc/en-us/articles/207430776-What-if-I-need-emergency-help-
If you are afraid he will hurt you. At least you can call the cops and get a restraining order. As sad it will be if it comes to that, I am praying it doesn't.
Your self worth is more than this. There are other wonderful men out there who will not slap you or push for sex. He has no respect for you, which means he has none for himself. Know your worth that you deserve better than this tool.
If that respect isn't granted, then you're dealing with a toxic situation and you should distance yourself from it even further. But first, see if you can establish the sort of mutual respect YOU want, and don't feel you need to give-in.