
I have a rule for myself that I never stay in a situation with a man where I feel uncomfortable to avoid being rude. If you have a bad feeling about a date, cancel it. If you’re talking to an acquaintance at a party and it’s just off somehow, leave. If you want to have sex with him and then go up to his room and then as you’re walking in just get this sense of dread, leave. If you dont want to see him ever again but feel like you HAVE to break up with him in person… leave.
So many women have that same experience, where they didn’t want to do some sex thing but did it anyway because they didn’t know how to say no. It is almost impossible to avoid this unless you learn to prioritize your own need to feel safe and comfortable over both other people’s desires and what feels “socially appropriate” in the situation.