My friend wants to rape me?

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So I became friends with this guy named Greg who I used to be close with back in Elementary School through my job. Well, I began to crush on him and finally built up the courage to say you know, hey I like you and he just was like really? and started talking to me more and we went to the movies and hung out here and there. A month later I tell my friend hey, I like Greg and then they tell me he’s got a gf. I was so confused because he was talking to me late at night and wanting to hang every so often,and would flirt with me at work so like how did he have a gf and not say anything you know? Then I had one of my managers ask me if I was his gf and I told him no, why? and he told me that Greg told him that his gf worked at our job. So, I was curious and started asking around and found out who his gf was and I ended up confronting him the day I found out. He was upset over something and was punching boxes near the bailer and I said to him so does your Cat know you’re like this? and later he messaged me asking how did I know he was with Cat and I told him I guessed. Then told him how I felt stupid for telling him how I felt when I didn’t know he had a gf and he told me he was sorry and he just liked the feeling of being liked or you know, appreciated in some way.
Now, I was texting him and he wanted me to hang with him to watch the soccer game and drink and “get crazy” as he said and I asked him if his Gf knew I was going to hang with him and he said yes she knows we go way back and I said okay, I just didn’t want to give her the wrong impression and he asked me what I meant and I said that I didn’t want her to think I liked him. He was like but you do and I said yeah but I wouldn’t do anything and he then say yea right you want to rape me. Mind you this isn’t the first time he’s joked about rape to me. So I was like no, I’m not about that life and he said So I’m going to rape you? and I said I’d hope not and he’s like it’s not rape if the rapie likes it and I said so you’d like it? and he said if the rapie likes it so I was like whatever, he’s being stupid and I said why are we even talking about this? and he’s like idk I was going to say something but nevermind and I tried asking him what it was and all I got was him saying yes to me asking if it was because he was in a relationship he didn’t want to say what he was going to say. So today I see him at work and we talk here and there and he jokingly grabs me by the throat and tries to pick me up but I dead weight him playing around because he likes to do that to me, since I’m like 95 pounds and 5’1 while he’s 150 and 5’9.
So I got a text a few hours ago saying he was going to tell me what he was going to say the other night and he said he was going to try and I said try what? And he said he was going to try and rape me. So I was like really? Why do you want to do that? and he said he had his reasons. Then he asked me if he could and I was like what? rape me? and he said yea, and I was like you’re in a relationship you know that right? and he was like I know but would you though? and I was like wtf no I don’t want to be raped and he said okay I won’t rape you I’ll just have sex with you and I was like wow are you serious and he was like, can we? and I told him I’m not a home wrecker and he’s like you won’t be a home wrecker, it’ll be our little secret and then he had to go back to work and I have no idea what to do like I’ve never encountered a situation like this, do I tell his gf he’s telling me this? What do I do? I work with him at my job, I’ve known him for years like is he serious? Is he just joking with me? I have no idea I am so lost for words. I would have never thought he would ever tell me this or say those things to me. What do I do or what should I do?? Sorry it’s so long but I needed to explain everything so you’d understand the situation.

Category: Tags: asked June 26, 2014

9 Answers

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Whether his parade about rape was a joke or not, it's far from being humorous. And 'playfully grabbing you by the throat' doesn't sound playful at all. He sounds dangerous, and he isn't earning points by acting like it's okay to cheat on his girlfriend if you keep it a secret. If he doesn't respect her, he most likely won't respect you. Be aware of the warning signs. If I were you, I'd want nothing to do with him. If he starts threatening you at your job, get management involved and tell you what he's done.
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I would suggest obtaining a can of pepper spray or similar deterrent, just in case.
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Carry something with you at all times that is useful for preventing rape, such as MACE, Pepper Spray, a Knife, pretty much the typical self-defense items. And lose contact with anyone that says they want to rape you.Alternatively, you could sue this person and get a couple thousand dollars out of it.
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I'd report him to the cops. Depending on where you live, it's probably illegal to threaten rape or any kind of sexual violence.
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Wow... first off I feel the need to state that your experiences with this... person... Greg is not representative of the male sex. So what should you do? well first this falls directly under the category of sexual harassment as he is the cause of you feeling unsafe in your work environment. So just throwing that out there, before you do anything try to keep any and all threatening texts archived. In fact back them up before you do anything, mostly to prove that he did threaten and that you said no. Following that bring it up with the management or HR department at your job. At the very least they will issue a warning. Minimise your contact with him as much as posible without being obvious about it. If he thinks you are afraid of him he might become emboldened. Also do not go up to him and warn him that you plan to tell management or the cops. From what you have said it sounds like he has a fixation with being in control/power. going up to him and threatening him directly could set him off. Now assuming that your company does do something get a restraining order soon as possible. Generally a temporary restraining order is not difficult to acquire. This is even more true with women fearing sexual assault. once again archive the texts or any thing you can. Here is a link to the EEOC a federal employment agency. http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/sexual_harassment.cfm it details the nature of harassment and is applicable in all the united states. the important line is where it says " Harassment can include “sexual harassment” or unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature." on behalf of the rest of the men in the world i apologize for his behavior it is not acceptable and you should not have to deal with it. _Levi
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Okay this is serious, you could show his girlfriend your text conversation, but he may come up with an excuse and it won't exactly keep him from doing anything stupid. Honestly I would talk to the police and show them the texts as proof, this whole thing sounds dangerous. Meanwhile do what NhlstcMstc said, seriously.
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Lass if I were you, I would have said:"I am going to make you dick less if you come near me?" with a smile...then he will know that was not a humorous joke.-Take care x
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always carry something to protect you and warn his gf also he obviously have some mental issues
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I didn't read the comments above me so I'm sorry if I say the same thing as them. Personally, I would of stopped talking to him the moment i found out he has a girlfriend. I'm not saying that you're the type of person who would wreck a relationship because of your own personal feelings, (i'm actually sure you aren't that type of person), but I think that you need to keep your distance. Even if he claims that it's a joke, that's something you should never joke about. This sounds like one of those experiences where you just kind of have to go with your gut. You need to tell him how what he says makes you feel and that you don't want any contact with him outside of work. I think you should also tell his girlfriend too. I know you may in the end be looked at as being irrational, but sometimes being irrational and going with your gut potentially saves you from being in harms way.