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should i leave him? please i need advice

unhappybunny

Well-Known Member
#1
(It’s really long and sorry if my english isn’t perfect i’m french)


i'm 20 and i wanted to stay a virgin until i got married. 6 months ago i had a summer job and met a guy who i immediately fell for. the kind of guy who's quiet and reserved but gives off an aura of absolute self-confidence. No matter how much I tried to approach him (in a friendly way), he didn't seem to want to talk to me, but on the other hand he was super attentive, watching my every move to make sure I didn't hurt myself and helping me finish my chores.

after 3 days he finally asked me to go on a date with him, which i accepted, as surprised as i was. he had offered to take me out for lunch. on the day of the date he was working and i wasn't, so he asked me to come with him to his place so he could have a shower before we both went out to eat. I agreed and that's how I ended up on a stranger's bed who, after insisting on asking me to be his girlfriend and getting an unconvinced "yes" from me, decided that was enough for us to sleep together right away.

I obviously refused. More than that, I pushed him away and explained that my intention was to remain a virgin. He still insisted for almost an hour and forced me to take a shower with him before giving up and we went to eat. I thought he'd stop insisting after that, but as the days went by he became more and more impatient. I did my best to satisfy him anyway < mod edit - rule 7 > and letting him touch me, but nothing helped, he was more and more insistent until one day, after a week, he wouldn't wait any longer.

he tackled me on his bed and I resisted as much as I could, clearly saying no and trying to push him away. What's hard at this point is that even though I'm absolutely sure I don't want to sleep with him, I can't help but feel desire for him. And finally I let go, I realize that it's going to happen anyway and my whole body is screaming at me to let go and that it'll probably hurt less if I don't resist. So he goes ahead, < mod edit > It hurt so much that I started screaming and crying for him to let go. He pulled out, took me in his arms, and lulled me over with light kisses until I calmed down. It lasted a while. It felt good. I thought it was over. But once I was completely calm he positioned himself again to finish what he'd started, still < mod edit >. I didn't scream, I just waited for it to pass. It wasn't any less painful than the first attempt, but I let it happen. When he'd finished, he took me into the bathroom to wash < mod edit >, then took me back to his room where I fell asleep in his arms, exhausted.

I should hate him for what he did. But if we put that day aside he has for the last 6 months been the best boyfriend I could have asked for. He's thoughtful, genuinely kind, takes care of me like no one ever has in my life. He treats me as if i was the most precious thing ever. He's always there for me, always comes to see me with little gifts, puts me before his friends, cooks for me, takes care of me when I've had a hard day, and I happily repay him for everything he gives me. He always smells so good. He reminds me every day how beautiful I am, even though I've gained weight since we've been together. He has really helped me feel good about myself and my physical appearance. I've never felt as beautiful as I do through his eyes. I love him deeply. When I'm in his arms, I finally feel loved. He often tells me how grateful he is to have me in his life.

But even though we're sexually fulfilled, I can't help but feel disgusted, soiled, when I think about the fact that we're sleeping together. I've spent many nights crying and endured many panic attacks because of the disgust and the thought that I'm going to hell. To this day, thinking about it makes me sick. He has apologized many times for what he did to me and now takes my needs seriously. He wants to try to make things right by marrying me.
i love him very much, but i can't forget.

should i leave him for what he did to me?
 
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Reality

SF Supporter
#2
@unhappybunny , I'm so very sorry for what happened to you. I almost can put myself in your shoes.. I had something similar happen to me so many years ago. But I knew the man for a year and a half. I was 18 and a half and he was 19. I believed he loved me back then. But looking back it was more like he was grooming me to become interested. Spraying his cologne on a puppy, telling me how beautiful and sexy I was. I was the kind of girl that believed I was ugly and fat and no one would want me. One night after an expensive dinner, after he left flowers on my car at work that day, I said yes to a date. He took me to his empty friends house. I didn't know he would force himself on me. It hurt so bad and felt like it went on for hours. I was just numb. I rolled off the couch and just layed there. He didn't comfort me or anything. Just went to sleep. Someone once told me chalk it up to him being a horny teenager who couldn't wait any longer.

NO. I'm sorry but when you said no that is rape. You might feel you love him because of how he treats you before and after these things happen. I also wanted to marry that man and be a virgin. It ruined my sex life for it's entirety. You are still so young. I understand you feel love. I did too even though it hurt. But I regret staying with him after that happened. He just used me for a while until he found someone else who he must've thought was prettier. Please find a womens shelter or domestic violence number in your area. They should have a woman you can talk to about what happened, and she should be able to explain to you what happened if you show her what you wrote here.

I really struggle on how to give you advice. I just know that men are capable of seeing vulnerabilities and taking advantage of young women. Please be kind to yourself. Please know, you are worth so much more than this. Reading your post just seems to scream at me, that he has groomed you. I care very much. Please seek some counseling advice as I cant know what is right for you to do or say. It's my gut says let him go. *sadhug
 

1964dodge

Has a monkey as a friend
Safety & Support
SF Supporter
#3
only you can answer if you should be together or not. what he did was wrong and there is no excuse. normally i would say dump him and maybe report him. if you really love him you will have to forgive him even though you can't forget what happened. if you stay with him you may want to make it a long engagement to be sure he is good for you

mike,,,,*hug*shake
 

unhappybunny

Well-Known Member
#6
@unhappybunny , I'm so very sorry for what happened to you. I almost can put myself in your shoes.. I had something similar happen to me so many years ago. But I knew the man for a year and a half. I was 18 and a half and he was 19. I believed he loved me back then. But looking back it was more like he was grooming me to become interested. Spraying his cologne on a puppy, telling me how beautiful and sexy I was. I was the kind of girl that believed I was ugly and fat and no one would want me. One night after an expensive dinner, after he left flowers on my car at work that day, I said yes to a date. He took me to his empty friends house. I didn't know he would force himself on me. It hurt so bad and felt like it went on for hours. I was just numb. I rolled off the couch and just layed there. He didn't comfort me or anything. Just went to sleep. Someone once told me chalk it up to him being a horny teenager who couldn't wait any longer.

NO. I'm sorry but when you said no that is rape. You might feel you love him because of how he treats you before and after these things happen. I also wanted to marry that man and be a virgin. It ruined my sex life for it's entirety. You are still so young. I understand you feel love. I did too even though it hurt. But I regret staying with him after that happened. He just used me for a while until he found someone else who he must've thought was prettier. Please find a womens shelter or domestic violence number in your area. They should have a woman you can talk to about what happened, and she should be able to explain to you what happened if you show her what you wrote here.

I really struggle on how to give you advice. I just know that men are capable of seeing vulnerabilities and taking advantage of young women. Please be kind to yourself. Please know, you are worth so much more than this. Reading your post just seems to scream at me, that he has groomed you. I care very much. Please seek some counseling advice as I cant know what is right for you to do or say. It's my gut says let him go. *sadhug


thank you for sharing your story, in my case he's two years older. i've never been able to talk about it with my friends and i'm glad to know i'm not alone in this. sorry it happened to you too. if you don't mind my asking, how long did you stay together before separating? did you regret it because you were suffering during the relationship or because in the end he let you down?
it's hard for me to seek professional help to talk about it. having to talk to real people is very complicated for me. that's why i'm hoping to find some advice and testimonials here.
can we really talk about grooming when we've known each other for such a short time when it happened and he's directly expressed his intentions?
 

Reality

SF Supporter
#7
About 5 yrs. I regretted it because he cheated and left me, and because sex always hurt after that. I’d try to please him in some other ways instead of intercoure. Yeah I think I made a mistake saying he was grooming you, sorry. I get thinking about my stuff and it doesn’t mean that’s what happened with you 2
 

unhappybunny

Well-Known Member
#8
I will say, with reluctance, that some time apart wouldn't be a bad thing.

I'm sorry for what happened to you. I understand because I've been in similar circumstances. I'm sorry that the world still encourages this - what he did - as some kind of normalcy.

it's true that at first he acted so much like what happened was normal that i had a hard time realizing that it was wrong and that it wasn't really my fault. he started to apologize when he saw that it was affecting me.
since these events we've been apart several times. the first time just 2 weeks after the events, we were separated for a month because i moved back in with my parents. during this time i didn't think at all about breaking up, when we met again it was one of the happiest days of my life.
we've been back at a distance for a month now and it's been a few weeks now that i can't stop thinking about it and wondering if it wouldn't be better to end the relationship.
 

unhappybunny

Well-Known Member
#9
About 5 yrs. I regretted it because he cheated and left me, and because sex always hurt after that. I’d try to please him in some other ways instead of intercoure. Yeah I think I made a mistake saying he was grooming you, sorry. I get thinking about my stuff and it doesn’t mean that’s what happened with you 2


it's the same for me. sleeping with him really was painful for me for months. i did everything i could to avoid doing it even if i wanted to. it wasn't until a while ago that it finally became pleasant.
so if he hadn't cheated on you, do you think you'd still be happy with him today?
 

unhappybunny

Well-Known Member
#10
This is strange. Like two different people.

Agree with @toomuchreality that a counselor may be needed.

Youre not forced to make any choice but its hard to know who he really is


that's what i thought at first too.
i found it hard to understand how it was possible to be so at two extremes. apart from that day he's never been violent towards me but from what he's told me about his past he's been violent with exes many years ago. he used to have a lot of bad and mean behaviours and he says that since we've been together i've been helping him to stop being that person.
i don't think he's lying. you can't pretend to have a different personality, especially one that seems so sincere, for 6 months 24/7, right?
 

Survivorist

Black sheep of my family....
#12
At first glance I think, he should be the one writing here. Two personalities - well hidden. Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde?
You have to decide, but I agree to one thing: a no is a no. And you gave only in because of force. For you to decide to report him. For any future its a straight NO. Somebody capable of doing something like this, is capable of a lot more. I think you only discovered a little part of his dark side.

Question - are you JW?
 

unhappybunny

Well-Known Member
#13
i find it hard to believe that someone i've seen with tears in his eyes from worry because i had a fever would be capable of hurting me (at least not more than he already has). you guys are probably right, though. if he's been violent, he could be again.

@Survivorist what does "JW" mean?
 

Survivorist

Black sheep of my family....
#14
Just a question - I was raised as a Jehovah's Witness by my mother (until 18). For them its normal to have no sex prior to marriage. Thus the question. Sorry.
 

Reality

SF Supporter
#16
it's the same for me. sleeping with him really was painful for me for months. i did everything i could to avoid doing it even if i wanted to. it wasn't until a while ago that it finally became pleasant.
so if he hadn't cheated on you, do you think you'd still be happy with him today?
He was my first love. I might not have been mature enough, and I had so wanted someone to love me and ask me out on a date. I had been writing in my room, longing for love, listening to bette middler the rose, and he called. I thought he was the answer to my prayers for someone to love me. Honestly I wish my parents or anybody would have said I'm not ugly or fat. I wish someone had encouraged me to go to college or keep working for a while before dating anyone so I could have independece. Just needed someone to make me feel worthwhile. No. I wouldn't be happy if I had stayed with him. I wish only the best for you @unhappybunny *hugs
 
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#17
(It’s really long and sorry if my english isn’t perfect i’m french)


i'm 20 and i wanted to stay a virgin until i got married. 6 months ago i had a summer job and met a guy who i immediately fell for. the kind of guy who's quiet and reserved but gives off an aura of absolute self-confidence. No matter how much I tried to approach him (in a friendly way), he didn't seem to want to talk to me, but on the other hand he was super attentive, watching my every move to make sure I didn't hurt myself and helping me finish my chores.

after 3 days he finally asked me to go on a date with him, which i accepted, as surprised as i was. he had offered to take me out for lunch. on the day of the date he was working and i wasn't, so he asked me to come with him to his place so he could have a shower before we both went out to eat. I agreed and that's how I ended up on a stranger's bed who, after insisting on asking me to be his girlfriend and getting an unconvinced "yes" from me, decided that was enough for us to sleep together right away.

I obviously refused. More than that, I pushed him away and explained that my intention was to remain a virgin. He still insisted for almost an hour and forced me to take a shower with him before giving up and we went to eat. I thought he'd stop insisting after that, but as the days went by he became more and more impatient. I did my best to satisfy him anyway < mod edit - rule 7 > and letting him touch me, but nothing helped, he was more and more insistent until one day, after a week, he wouldn't wait any longer.

he tackled me on his bed and I resisted as much as I could, clearly saying no and trying to push him away. What's hard at this point is that even though I'm absolutely sure I don't want to sleep with him, I can't help but feel desire for him. And finally I let go, I realize that it's going to happen anyway and my whole body is screaming at me to let go and that it'll probably hurt less if I don't resist. So he goes ahead, < mod edit > It hurt so much that I started screaming and crying for him to let go. He pulled out, took me in his arms, and lulled me over with light kisses until I calmed down. It lasted a while. It felt good. I thought it was over. But once I was completely calm he positioned himself again to finish what he'd started, still < mod edit >. I didn't scream, I just waited for it to pass. It wasn't any less painful than the first attempt, but I let it happen. When he'd finished, he took me into the bathroom to wash < mod edit >, then took me back to his room where I fell asleep in his arms, exhausted.

I should hate him for what he did. But if we put that day aside he has for the last 6 months been the best boyfriend I could have asked for. He's thoughtful, genuinely kind, takes care of me like no one ever has in my life. He treats me as if i was the most precious thing ever. He's always there for me, always comes to see me with little gifts, puts me before his friends, cooks for me, takes care of me when I've had a hard day, and I happily repay him for everything he gives me. He always smells so good. He reminds me every day how beautiful I am, even though I've gained weight since we've been together. He has really helped me feel good about myself and my physical appearance. I've never felt as beautiful as I do through his eyes. I love him deeply. When I'm in his arms, I finally feel loved. He often tells me how grateful he is to have me in his life.

But even though we're sexually fulfilled, I can't help but feel disgusted, soiled, when I think about the fact that we're sleeping together. I've spent many nights crying and endured many panic attacks because of the disgust and the thought that I'm going to hell. To this day, thinking about it makes me sick. He has apologized many times for what he did to me and now takes my needs seriously. He wants to try to make things right by marrying me.
i love him very much, but i can't forget.

should i leave him for what he did to me?
That guy is a manipulating motherfucker ,he will show his real self again if you try to leave him or wait long enough. You sure are old than me lolol
 

LumberJack

Huggy Bear 🐻
#18
I’m very sorry that you were hurt in this way. I’m a guy, but I grew up with my mother, who had an abusive boyfriend. For me it’s a complicated issue. He beat the hell out of her and us kids. My mother would kick him out, and then he would love bomb her to get back in her good graces. Over and over again.

I see the dual personality bit as a red flag. I don’t know your situation in detail, so I have no advice on what to do with the relationship. I would suggest, though, perhaps learning about abusive men and battered women. There are certain traits that all abusers have in common. There are also objective signs that will warn you if you are becoming a battered woman.

No matter how nice he is, sexual assault is inexcusable to me. I fear that he might be laying on a bunch of romance to manipulate you into staying. Again, I don’t know and I’m projecting my own experience here. I am worried that once you commit to him, he will return to not being able to respect your boundaries.

As an aside, I disagree with any religious tenet that says you go to hell for having sex. If you believe in a benevolent diety, why would he give us physical needs that we are not supposed to enjoy? Sex is a human need as much as food, water and belonging. Some people can be celibate, but I think one would have to be motivated by something less terrifying than damnation to get to that state. In my personal opinion, the shaming of sexuality is just a way to keep you from thinking for yourself. Everyone, with rare exceptions, has a sex drive, and so if we make it shameful, then everyone is guilty. What kind of god would do that? This shows that sex is natural, and putting shame on top is the work of men who want to preserve a certain social order. Shaming sexuality is about as spiritual as shaming someone for eating! It doesn’t make sense. Just my opinion though.
 
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I'm very sorry that has happened .
Yes someone can have a split personality sometimes for years before you see their other side. It's sounds like he has trauma bonded you
I wouldn't worry about going to hell or anything. If you stay be very careful any signs of Jealousy or possessiveness after all the love bombing will be red flags.Thats on top of the biggest Red flag early on. Just be very careful of yourself.
 
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