How to explain consent?
I am new in this group and english is not my first language so please excuse any mistake.
I (f) had a conversation with a male friend. We talked about intimicy like intensive kissing, petting and sex.
His opinion is, that his partner has to let him do a part of those things like a compromise. Especially if the partner ist aware of his need for physical contact as his main expression of love. He explained that he mostly felt love if he gets the amount of physical touch he needs. Gifts and nice gestures are welcome but not as important as kisses and any stuff related to intimacy and sex.
But i think you cant compromise in this. I personal need to feel safe, seen, protected, free and lightheaded. I cannot and will not imagine to be touched or kissed by my partner if I am not in the mood. It doesnt feel right to push own boundaries to let another person touch me, even if it is my partner. My friend seems to perceive any physical contact equal. Even if it is a hug, an every day touch or kiss or any kind of intimacy.
I hope i could explain it mostly straight. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. If my post is not desired, please erase it.
My question is:
How can I explain that it is creepy to expect a partner to tolerate any physical touch if the partner isnt in the mood or to push the own boundaries just to make another person happy or feel loved?