Newbie here. Two weeks in and I am happier than I have been in years! Things are looking up! I went from severely depressed three weeks ago, considering ultimate options to feeling like I have the ability to set my own destiny. Just reading MMSLP and NMMNG really helped. Trying to trudge through WISNIFG.

I tried to be more Alpha during sex yesterday, especially because I suspected that she was ovulating. I initiated everything and tried to guide her during sex. She mentioned that she doesn't like me to be controlling but that taking charge is a good thing. That she will decide when she is ready to move on to sex positions, and that I need to consider how she feels more often.

Is this a common pushback for mrp newbies? I didn't respond because STFU seemed like a better than a discussion, especially right before sex.

Some of this may have stemmed from pre-mrp when I used to use covert contracts and complain and guilt trip her into sex. I now know that if anything, I was ruining our relationship and she now has a jaded view of sex. Hopefully her views will change as I do.