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My Girlfriend Refuses Sex Until Marriage—What Should I Do?

I plan to marry her around August or September. At first she said she was a virgin, then later shared she was abused in secondary school. I didn’t fully believe her story, but I went along. Now she insists on no sex until after we’re married. We get intimate and even undress, but she won’t allow penetration. I’ve warned it could break us, yet she stays firm. Is this a trust issue or a boundary I must respect? I’ve read many “alpha male” teachings online and I’m torn between applying those lessons or honoring her limit. I’ve already compromised by accepting her past and marrying outside my hometown. How do I handle this without feeling taken advantage of?

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isa

What do you think motivates her to set this boundary until marriage?

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prince

Sounds reasonable. She could be guided by personal values or faith, wanting respect for her convictions.

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bisi

It stands out that you mentioned her past abuse but then expressed doubt about her story. That tension could be affecting your communication.

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yemi

Questioning her motives rather than respecting her trauma-informed choice risks undermining trust before marriage.

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kris

No wahala, consider open conversations about intimacy limits so you fit build emotional trust before any physical contact after marriage.

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