View Full Version : Is it possible for a man not to be ready for sex?
jennifer2007
Mar 7, 2007, 08:55 AM
I have been going out with this guy for couple of months now. Our relationship developed very slowly, but it is getting somewhere now. He recently told me that he is not ready for sex. Is it possible? I know he is very sensitive. But, should I be afraid that there is something he is not telling me? Or really he is not ready. Well, I am 32 and he is 34.. Is it possible? I know he likes me. We hang out and touch each other everyday. Very good kisser. Please help me, I really need opinions..
Jennifer, I see nothing wrong with this. Actually, it is honorable if he is doing it because he wants to wait for marriage. Yes, he may be 34, but maybe he feels that he is saving it for someone very special on that very special night.
ballengerb1
Mar 7, 2007, 09:13 AM
He may have had some experiences that left a mark. He may have made mistakes in the past the haunt him and now he wants to go slow. Try it for awhile but not forever. If the relationship does not move forward in the next few months his scaring maybe too deep for you to buy in.
jennifer2007
Mar 7, 2007, 09:13 AM
I don't think so he is virgin. He had several girlfriends in the past. And I know that he is not religious at all.
Well, there you go, you said he is a virgin. Just because he wants to wait does not mean he is a religious man. Many people wait for their wedding night for their own personal reasons. Religion is not always the only reason.
jennifer2007
Mar 7, 2007, 09:17 AM
Sorry u got it wrong! He is not a virgin! He used to live with a girlfriend.
ballengerb1
Mar 7, 2007, 09:19 AM
A little voice in my head says there might be something big going on in the head of a 34 year old virgin. I do not advocate pre-marital sex but this situation seems a bit unusual.
jennifer2007
Mar 7, 2007, 09:22 AM
I do not understand your postings? He is not a virgin! He used to live with a girl. In fact, they lived together for two years, about to get married but did not work out.
he is virgin.
Sorry, I did not get it wrong. That is what you wrote. Above it states that he IS a virgin.
So, which is it?
Tuscany
Mar 7, 2007, 09:28 AM
Well that could be the reason why he does not want to rush into sex. He was in a sexual relationship that did not work out. Maybe now he wants to wait. I find that very sweet and highly commendable.
jennifer2007
Mar 7, 2007, 09:30 AM
Sorry, I did not get it wrong. That is what you wrote. Above it states that he IS a virgin.
So, which is it? he is not a virgin:)
valinors_sorrow
Mar 7, 2007, 09:40 AM
I understand that you meant to say "I don't think that he is virgin" rather than "I don't think so he is virgin" -- it almost sounds like english is not your first language?
It is possible that since he has experienced relationships before, even as far as living together, that he knows that having sex changes things and he is trying to make those changes happen at an appropritate time. But that, like everything else here, is just a guess. Why don't you ask him yourself? He alone knows the real answer to your question, you know?
If you two aren't able to talk openly and comfortably with each other about any aspect of your relationship, that could be more of a problem than one partner being too slow sexually. And if you are on the verge of being sexual, some conversation is very appropriate and necessary too - like what about safe sex practices, etc?
jennifer2007
Mar 7, 2007, 09:47 AM
Thank u for your good answer! I asked him about 'why we are not having sex", he said 'he is not read, and do not know how to explain it' After that point, I did not want to push him to give an answer. I am just waiting nad hoping he will tlak about it soon. Of course, meanwhile my brain is looking for a logical answer! If there is any!
Salky
Mar 7, 2007, 09:49 AM
Man give the guy a break! Is society rendition of life now saying everybody needs to jump in bed with one another. People need to learn how to date again and not worry so much about bed partners. Have you personally approached him privately on this matter? He could have a physical problem.
jennifer2007
Mar 7, 2007, 09:55 AM
I do not believe people need to junm in bed, but I believe sex is the most important part of the relationship. We have a great connection,and I do not undestand why we are not having sex. I respect that he is not ready. If he has a physical problem, and has not told me yet, how long he can hide it? I thought is it is a physical problem, it would be easier to tell than an emational problem.
Oh, Jennifer, sex is important in a relationship, but not the most important thing. Respect and communication are very important things and in my book rank right up there with sex.
Now, understand that a physical problem is a total and complete embarrassment to men. That is why they do not like to talk about it.
valinors_sorrow
Mar 7, 2007, 10:10 AM
Well whatever it is, the last thing it needs is any pressure! It could be many things-- one of which could be that he isn't that into you physically or he knows it carries some big responsibility or he is afraid of you getting pregnant or he is unsure of the rest of your relationship or he has either emotional or physical problems with sex or maybe its just simply you are fast and he is slow! It really could be many different things here. Time is likely to tell you which it is, I suspect and you'll need to be patient enough to hear the answer. If over some given time you still aren't experiencing things happening fast enough, then the solution is to date someone who is more your speed-- I say this now as I am aware that you said you've only dated a couple of months.
jennifer2007
Mar 7, 2007, 10:44 AM
We know each other for five months but dating for three months now. I would say the past month, we got close. Before that it was just dinners, movies, kisses.. I should be more patient with him.
ballengerb1
Mar 7, 2007, 11:40 AM
"I don't think so he is virgin." would cause us to believe he is a virgin. The sentence structure is weak and we may have misunderstood what you typed.
valinors_sorrow
Mar 7, 2007, 03:59 PM
We know each other for five months but dating for three months now. I would say the past month, we got close. Before that it was just dinners, movies, kisses..I should be more patient with him.
That you are rushing it mostly doesn't say good things to me, you know? What's the rush here? Is there some kind of deadline?
jennifer2007
Mar 7, 2007, 05:48 PM
That you are rushing it mostly doesn't say good things to me, ya know? What's the rush here? Is there some kind of deadline??
You are right! Guys usually interested in me having sex. In my most relationship, sex is first then the relationship. For that reason, to me it si weird that he does not want sex. I think through the years, I lost my sensitive part! Funny and tragic! Isn't it?
MrsCombs
Mar 7, 2007, 06:23 PM
Damn is he gay... lol sorry but that's my first thought.. so is he a virgin or not... he might be hiding something...
valinors_sorrow
Mar 8, 2007, 06:42 AM
u r right! Guys usually interested in me having sex. In my most relationship, sex is first then the relationship. For that reason, to me it si weird that he does not want sex. I think through the years, I lost my sensitive part! funny and tragic! isn't it?
Maybe this is a wake up call for you?
jennifer2007
Mar 12, 2007, 06:47 PM
I wanted to give an update. We talked about it. He said before we have sex, he wants to be sure about us %100, and he feels right about us but not always! I asked him when he does not feel right, he doesn't know. Also, he has some bad experiences. Is it possible that he is that sensitive? I never met anybody like that.
Tuscany
Mar 13, 2007, 04:32 AM
Of course it is possible that he is sensitive. I think that it is commendable that he wants to wait to make sure that he is 100% into the relationship before he has sex.
Sex could really mess up a new relationship and it can cloud the judgement of both people involved. By waiting he is showing that he is mature enough to see sex to soon could hurt your relationship. Which is good right? It shows that he is into you enough to want to really try and make it work.
trume3
Nov 27, 2010, 04:47 PM
OK for me its kind of weird I never heard of a man that is I guess supposedly a virgin but its kind of cute if he is... lol
smoothy
Nov 29, 2010, 06:18 AM
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