"I worried he wouldn't feel fulfilled by me, that he would miss having sex with women, which I now know is the worst thing you can say to a bisexual person because it suggests they are less capable of monogamy."
"There's a stigma about being a bottom that it means giving up power but really you're still setting the terms. And once I really trusted Matt, I started to enjoy being more dominant."
"I have got better at reassuring him since we started couples therapy last summer. I was stressed at work, so we were only having sex about every 10 days."
"We prefer oral because it feels more intimate. But Matt would rather give than receive, which is our relationship."
A relationship with Matt revealed insecurities and dynamics of dominance and submission. The author initially projected fears about bisexuality onto Matt but learned to embrace a more dominant role. Trust grew over time, allowing for deeper intimacy. Past relationship trauma influenced body image issues, but Matt's reassurance improved self-esteem. Couples therapy helped address communication and intimacy challenges, leading to a more fulfilling sexual relationship. Preferences for oral sex highlighted the couple's unique dynamic, with Matt favoring giving over receiving.
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