I like the part in parenthesis. Many times I would love to just make out and likely I would be up for more by going into it with that mind set. That intercourse might not happen this time, but again, it might.
As for the second part: question.... seriously, and not being terrible.... when a female is tired, which is worse, for her to say, "Not tonight. Can we just cuddle?" Or for her to fall asleep during the act?
Hell, I'll take that as a step up from her losing lunch... ;)
"Can we just cuddle" is always the absolutely the worst because cuddling is so tortuously tantalizing. There is nothing better than cuddling as long it is preceded and/or succeeded by a culmination. Otherwise, it depends on when the question is posed. Before, "Not tonight" is worse. After, "fall asleep" is worse.
re: "just cuddle": if you were really in the mood for a delicious chocolate sundae, would being allowed to just look at one work for you? Or would it just be annoying and frustrating?
“Or for her to fall asleep during the act?”
LOL! I have fallen asleep a few times. Sheer exhaustion and being satisfied, which was a contributing factor.