Do you think the masochist tendencies will wear off at some point since no one wants to be...

I mean I feel like it’s kinda implied that his masochistic tendencies were heavily influenced by his want to be wholly committed to heejae. Heejae was always rough with him, even outside of sex and he didn’t realize that that wasn’t the “love” he craved until the apology incident.
He mega gooned when heejae was gentle and has been noted to be sensitive.