From Slate Magazine · Rich Juzwiak · · 1m 20s
Boyfriend's Sexual Boundaries Break Trust
Boyfriend violates trust after promising never to touch without consent.
In brief
Boyfriend violates trust after promising never to touch without consent. Girlfriend stays with boyfriend despite repeated boundary violations after he promised never to touch without consent. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Girlfriend's health issues
Girlfriend has health problems causing months without intimacy.
Boyfriend's overeagerness
Boyfriend touches without awareness of discomfort during sex.
First boundary violation
Girlfriend says she doesn't want to be touched right now during kiss.
“I don’t want to be touched like that right now, especially with everything going on with my health”
Boyfriend's apology
Boyfriend writes long notes apologizing for his behavior.
Second boundary violation
Boyfriend touches girlfriend after she says she doesn't want to be touched.
“I told you I didn’t want to be touched right now”
Boyfriend's promise
Boyfriend says nothing like this will ever happen again.
“Nothing like this will ever happen again”
Third boundary violation
Boyfriend touches girlfriend after promise.
Girlfriend's dilemma
Girlfriend feels pathetic for staying with boyfriend despite trust issues.
Boyfriend's remorse
Boyfriend shows remorse after repeated boundary violations.
Girlfriend's decision
Girlfriend considers breaking up with boyfriend to protect trust.
Relationship status
Girlfriend and boyfriend have been together for seven years.
Health impact
Girlfriend's health issues affect her sexual comfort and boundaries.
Trust violation
Boyfriend violates trust by touching without consent after promise.
Girlfriend's feeling
Girlfriend feels she can't stop thinking about boyfriend's broken promise.
Relationship outcome
Girlfriend may break up with boyfriend to protect her trust.
Here's the gist
Girlfriend stays with boyfriend despite repeated boundary violations after he promised never to touch without consent.
