Friend says I should report gym pal for sexual assault over bum slap
DEAR DEIDRE: WHEN my older male friend slapped me on the bum I was shocked and upset.
I blamed myself for flirting with him.
But now my best mate says it’s sexual assault and I should report him. I’m 19, and my male friend is 23.
We go to the same gym and we became friends. I found him attractive but said he was way too old for me.
But last week he slapped me on my behind and laughed.
Since then, I’ve felt really upset. I feel like it’s my fault for leading him on. Should I report him?
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DEIDRE SAYS: Your friend has behaved completely inappropriately.
Understandably you want to avoid him but please know you didn’t encourage his bad behaviour.
Please talk to someone about what has happened so that you are supported and can work out if you want to take things further.
The Mix (themix.org.uk) provides essential support for the under 25s.