He Can’t Read Body Language

My boyfriend and I are both 30, and have been together almost 2 years. I’m more experienced romantically, both with long term relationships and casual dating- so maybe that plays a role in this. But I feel like he can’t read my body language AT ALL.

Now, of course, I communicate verbally, but I feel like body language is a big part of communication. Examples: 1) I’m in the middle of doing things around the house and he will physically stop me every time I walk by and start trying to kiss and touch me. 2 *and more importantly*) Often times when we’re in bed he will just start trying to grab my boobs or stick his hand down my pants. With absolutely zero cues from me that I’m interested in pursuing such activities. It results in me shooting him down A LOT because nothing turns me off faster than a man rushing and pressuring me.

I feel like a normal progression of sexy time would be like Snuggle up. Watch for positive response/participation. Touch/kiss non-erogenous areas. Watch for positive response/participation. Touch/kiss erogenous area. Wait again. Then move to boobs/nipples, hand in the pants.

But he just goes “can I snuggle you?” I say sure. And he goes straight for the nips! Like dude no!

I’ve tried to explain that I don’t like it when he does that. I’ve tried to explain that needs to wait for cues that I’m into it. But he doesn’t seem to get it. Am I the only person who has this problem?