I will do what makes me happy because obviously no one else will. At your age, dont run until you exhaust all your options. the women stop trying once you give them what they want. Leaving her is not an option. Its a disturbing trap that you must avoid. I am aware of the risks, and am more than willing to live with them, rather than go back to how I was before. I so badly need a woman If your wife never initiates affection, its time to take the pressure off. My wife and I hadnt had sex for more than a year. Most men do their deed and roll over. It took many years and visits to a lot of therapists to find out why I couldnt perform sexually with my wife during our 30 year marriage. Sometimes the answers are only inside of us. 9. It might be seen as an act of charity on the womans part, but is it really a healthy recipe for life? You need to be in the counseling with her because if there is no goal to overcome the issue then its just a feel good talk of sympathy and thats not treatment. If your wife wont have sex, it could be that she just doesnt feel close to you anymore, and the idea of being intimate makes her feel too vulnerable. Where is their allegiance to you? Dont hold it against her. If you feel disconnected or frustrated about the state of your marriage but want to avoid separation and/or divorce, the marriage.com course meant for married couples is an excellent resource to help you overcome the most challenging aspects of being married. Men empathize with women in a way that women do not with men; men *want* to make decisions that benefit women, individually and as a group (the Women are Wonderful effect, which both men and women exhibit). My problem is my husband is still very much interested. But I have stayed true to her for our entire marriage . Even with some ED we can still have a good orgasm..but she wont even touch me.. Im not a bad looking guy, and tend to her needs materially.. but sex is off the table. Whether male or female, each of us made a promise to love and honor our partners either through marriage or by living together. Is there anything I can do. she tolerates oral sex only minimally due to some sensitivity she can never explain. I had four children from a previous marriage, I had a tubal ligation reversal so we could have a child of our own, By serious good luck, we had one. I still plan/need to continue working in a high tech job many hours a week, with excellent insurance, which is fortunate, and there is no way she can drive or work for several decades now. You have made a commitment to one another to do more than go through the daily grind or process of pretending to have a mutual satisfying relationship when in fact, you are simply roommates! Share your feelings with your wife openly, honestly, and vulnerably without expecting it to lead to something physical. After chemo and radiation, they put her on hormone suppression drugs, which reduced her libido a lot. So, Im on my own unless I decide to cheat. If so, it could be that the side effects of her depression, or even the medication she is on to treat it, are lowering her libido. Weve been married 27 years, sex Weve been married for 26 years, she is 51, and she has had maybe 4 years total where she was interested in sex. I hear ya. I suggest to you what I advised Frustrated see a therapist right away. I mention this so that you may not assume Im ugly or out of shape. I am utterly fed up with being in the friend zone or occasionally doing it with what might as well be a sack of potatoes. But at this point I dont think her interest in sex will ever revive, so what would your advice be? Im just sad and trying to figure things out. I just gave up. Men are not brain dead. The frequency began to dwindle a few years back and now has been more than a year since we have had sex. Weve all heard the answer to no Sex is stop having Sex? I havent found a way to replace that feeling of a man. If physical intimacy is missing and one partner is complaining about it, you know theres something going on. There are many reasons for vaginal pain, if indeed thats what shes experiencing, and getting the right medical help is essential. She would never agree to an open relationship and I shouldnt be unhappy. Dont know what todo he wont talk about his I am 64 and met a 75 widower for 13 years whom exercises, takes a natural supplement to help with blood flow, and takes occasional viagra. They need not be. I would suggest you try these because they will increase your natural produce of testosterone without the side effects you mention. In addition, he doesnt suffer from ED or any other similar issue, but he seems to feel that sex is for procreation and once that part of life is over (as it surely now is), so is sex! If its just drynesswhich is common as women ageas well as using lubricant youll also want to be sure that your wife is aroused, even before any genital touching. Wtf are we supposed to do when our spouse doesnt want to make love? that found low levels of self-esteem harmed a womans sexual functions. Still, I was ready to jump back into things in the bedroom. I see a divorce in the near future. What steps can I take to help my wife get in the mood? This can lead to her becoming physically and emotionally distant in the marriage. I know we are very different people and and I am not trying to change her as much as letting her know the effects of being so distant and often dismissing my feelings yet I have to be totally responsive to her to keep her happy. In other cases, it can also be if youve betrayed her trust in the past. I desire foreplay and intimacy, not just intercourse. Hi Theresa, I might even know you, you sound just like someone I know. Ive read where most men think the woman should spice up their sex lives to keep the man from cheating and those kind of men are lazy. Ive tried all the normal things too. Anyway, I was so turned on by this guy (in love too)that just seeing him or us simply hugging was a major Turn-On. That was the best written, most solid commentary on this subject Ive ever read. Nothing is out of bounds! When is the last time you did something romantic for her without expecting sex in return? People get lazy and just expect sex to happen because theyre married. Our experts helped them improve their sex life by advising a bit more spontaneity. Am I ugly? His needs count too. A little over 43 without sex, or dealing with her, I do my own thing and dont really care what she does. If I was younger, much younger I would have more options. An emotional affair or even a one-night stand that you think your wife doesnt know about? And pressure is a total libido killer that can set off a cycle of sexual avoidance, according to AASECT-certified sex therapist Jessa Zimmerman, M.A. Sometimes when a woman becomes a mother, it can affect the way she sees herselfand the way her partner sees her. It's possible that you and your wife simply have different needs when it comes to sex. After everything a woman does in one day compare to what most lazy men would say. I was her first love. To send your questions directly to Joan, email sexpert@seniorplanet.org. I do not want to out her to the family as they all adore her. Having children may be one reason intimacy has decreased in your marriage, but it is not the only reason. Love and mutual respect must be the basis for any human relationship. . We enjoy our company, share similar hobbies, have a lovely family and house, like to travell together, share chores ( I make a gourmet breakfast every Sunday) dont really have financial issues apart from the normal stress episodes, and above all we love each other dearly or at least we say it all the time! They have cheated on us with themselves and their selfishness! :(, Wow Chris D!! Take the good with the bad. Try a new sexual position, make more of an effort to engage in foreplay, or introduce new outfits or props into your sex life. . So selfish and controlling . I have hypertension and medications have affected my ability to get an erection. Addie It will only create more distance between you. This isnt totally new for him either. I couldnt relate to those feelings, but I was expected to understand them as a husband. But men also have 12-15 times more testosterone than women far higher sex drives and are capable of siring hundreds of times more children than women are capable of bearing. Due to major health issues and aging, we just quit altogether. * https://disqus.com/admin/universalcode/#configuration-variables you probably love your husband, or at least the person he once was when you were first together. Your wife avoids intimacy because she feels neither desirable nor sexy. Sound off: What are some other practical things you can do as a husband to increase intimacy? Add Cialis if you want solid tree trunk hardness. She displays no interest at all and hasnt for years. , checking in with yourself is also good. I thank you for stating in so frank a manner every frustration that has engulfed me for over 40 years. Being refused is an essential part of the life of a person who is proactive in getting his or her wants met. I NEED an active partner. I miss the simple things. We are all misogynistic pigs that just need a hole for our poles. Zimmerman also recommends getting some time away from the kids regularly so that you can re-immerse yourselves in your identities as individuals and as a couple outside of your roles as parents. My wife weight has ballooned once the kids were born (25 years ago) And she has never wanted to lose it but just accept it. He is suffering from a mental health issue. This is especially true of couples in their 40s and 50s, or those who have been married more than 10-15 years. There is no hope for this relationship. We see each other on a daily basis staying busy to supplement our income and find time to make love once per week. A woman figures that out, shell be HAPPILY married! But after putting off marriage until I was 40 it too became sexless right after the wedding. Pretty graphic stuff. Will: I was very disturbed to read your post. Your story is very very simular to mine. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The guy is a magnet! Thats what hurts me is the constant rejection. I was not going to reward her or fall into another hug with nothing more than a few seconds of holding, and then a push off. Once the children appeared on the scene I would never have done anything that would risk us splitting up. A study published by the. There has to be more than just telling people they should talk about it. I know this because that is what I do, but I have never been more unhappy in my life. I wonder if it could be depression (something he wouldnt admit to), but its been going on a long time. I love it communicate, tell her how you feel. In most cases, Ive seen that men dont realize and acknowledge the needs of their wives. Dont worry about having sex for a long time. While its true that marriage isnt for everyone, it certainly isnt worthless. Thank you for sharing! my dad still wants to have sex but my mom is too tired and no longer comfortable with sex. Between her legs the next time.4, stop watching porn if you know this makes her feel uncomfortable as we all know when men watch porn that will lead into you not being able to get it up for her because you have been watching photoshops porn and all you want is that fake lady so you go out and cheat on your wife then come home and accuse her of cheating and thats why she is not having sex with you. I miss the simple things. Marriage is a dream or a fantasy. WFT. He already said she feels bad for him so she is aware of the problem. Nathan I am in exactly the same position as you. Better than NO sex of any sort for 10+ years, and being rediculed for masturbating. Its not an option. If thats the case, try to build a successful relationship after cheating; own up to your mistakes, have a heart-to-heart conversation with her and assure her that its all in the past. Scented coconut oil is a great way to give her a message. My wife lost interest in sex years ago. My husband will not have sex with me anymore. Shes just not attracted to me and personally, Im not sure she ever was. You need to leave her. I guess I must count my blessings. When someone Denys you something so fundamentally important, it is Not Cheating to I cant stop thinking about it. A year or two is nothing. Are you in a similar place in your relationship? To send your questions directly to Joan, email sexpert@seniorplanet.org. There is a disconnect, a lack of communication and a lot of arguments. I figured this was my life, deal with it and shut up. Does your wife struggle with self-love? Were just a hole for your pole . I have a consulting business in devlopment now, because Social Security isnt enough to save money. No human being should dominate another person. She told me that women need estrogen their whole lives, not just up to menopause. If you feel that my wife never initiates physical contact, you may be wondering if your marriage is doomed. An undiagnosed, underlying medical condition can also be the reason for a decreased sex drive. If you go too directly and/or too soon to her vulva before shes aroused, shell likely just want to withdraw. He is always sitting alone. Wtf do you think he has been doing. After having surgery 2 years ago for testicular cancer my wife wont touch me. Put simply, she needs me as a caregiver and husband, as our son and 5 grand kids moved away for church school 2 years ago. Aiaia!Number, address, divorce papers signed and ready to go?DANG! So, basically youre saying, My needs outweigh your life. I dont care if you die, so long as I get 3 minutes of pleasure.. And its been going that way for years. I understand women loss interest but still love there husbands and dont want a divorce and most of the time its the same for the guy, I just wish women would be open to their husbands having discreet affairs, not prostitutes just flings. I understand that some people accept this type of relationship and just crave a good friend and companion for the rest of their life. Trying to feel sexual and struggle through it and pretend is so hard, and brings me only sadness that I have to pretend after years of being honest. Talk about a double standard! Best to all. Its such an insult to your wife when you guys do that and .makes us ashamed of our bodies especially after having your baby we will never get our bodies back the same way it was before we got pregnant and you watching porn with photoshops were women to look at if they really look like that makes us feel you are body shaming us. I feel for you for my wife always have said I will make you feel good but then dont try to do anything .. I was too vain and just average. Would you prefer I see prostitutes or have a girlfriend on the side to take care of my needs? Maybe not as often or intense, but more tender, Life is complicated and gets more complicated as we get older. I am happy all the time, my hair is twice as thick as it was before, I had urge incontinence, which completely disappeared, it cut my knee joint pain in half, and best of all, I love sex again. So.. Run why stay? Feeling loved and getting affection, including sex is important to me. What does it mean when your wife doesn't show affection? I never cared about sex when I was 35 or now at 76! When home I was to do whatever he wanted me to. Thats whats even more hurtful. My wife is 54 and started menopause at 46. I had suggest different ways to have sex and she blew up, I was bored and suggested maybe trying different ways, right away I was a pervert and she called me names that shouldnt be repeated here and kicked out of bed. Sometimes, the answer to, My wife rejects me all the time and I dont know why, can be the simple fact that youre not taking care of yourself anymore. Maybe have her read what you have posted here so she can see your pain all laid out with no interruptions like conversations can have when 2 people are both upset and talk at the same time. Get your answer. He said hed think about this. More than once, our perfunctory mutual masturbation sessions were unsuccessful for me because I couldnt get hard. Nothing before marriage, nothing on our wedding night and little to nothing for the next 46+ years. We dont really argue and enjoy each others company. It all goes to show that marriage is worthless and now even worse because there is no sexual obligation. Ive been accepting of her feelings and expectations. /** There is some offensiveness directed towards men but I can benefit from your observations. Weve been married for six years now and its been an abusive relationship in all types of way. Once youre accustomed to porn, youve trained your brain to need it. with increased relationship satisfaction and heightened orgasm frequency in women. Sorry about no sex demise. Love will always outweigh the brief pleasure that $$ and status can provide. That leads to I dont like you. Got thru menopause with that help. Shes my childhood sweetheart, has a lovely personality, a wonderful mother and a very sexy body and persona to boot.. We are peas in a pod. But if he cared for me a hug would be nice. Having a regular marriage check-in can help you keep an eye on your relationship and ensure you are satisfied with how much time you spend together in the bedroom. We had an active sex life and I miss the physical part of our lives. For example, nonsexual touching, which includes kissing, cuddling, and hand-holding, can make people feel . he will not give me a divorce so yes take a lover if you need too cause feeling wanted, desired, and loved, is like food we all need it and deserve it! My wife has offered to let me move on, the problem is I love her and everything else about our relationship. Pls look this up to see if this is you. Here are some reasons you can try if your wife doesnt initiate intimacy with you and you want her to be intimate. Im 69 and still active. And I am one of those. You may be ok with the situation youve created.. thats one thing, but to act as though youre merely tolerating the situation as a martyr is pure BS. 6. Underlying medical problems Is this the same advice you would give a man that is in a sexless marriage? What shallow view of the problem. , such as being secretive, avoiding you, or hitting the gym. 5 Marriage Problems That Most Couples Face And Their Solutions, My Wife Is Not Interested In Sex And Sometimes It Feels Like I Am Having It With A Dead Body. . Should a wife forsake any of these advantages for the principle of equality? I have read here about mostly women who do not desire sex, but let me tell you, men not wanting or giving their female partners sex is an unmentionable crisis in our homes. My career came to a halt after my illness, due to a stigma related to my heart problems and brain surgery. Hello Will, I was in a 22-year same sex relationship in which sex dried up after we had been together about 5 years. I understand the frustration, I have tried talking with my wife and have even said, if the problem was with me, I would be in a doctors office tomorrow! When we go out, all I see are happy couples who show affection and love. Its been a lonely and humiliating experience. There is one category which never seems to be covered in these kind of forums, that is where one partner is both medically unadvisable to have sex. She has to try, and she should want to try for your sake if not hers. Food, sleep, sex. If that is in fact part of the problem, then there nothing that I can do or hope to do. I have the same problem and there isnt a answer. You are not catering to her sexual needs, How To Survive A Sexless Marriage Without Cheating, build a successful relationship after cheating, communication exercises with your partner, 10 Things To Do When You Are Drifting Apart In Your Relationship. My ex was 16 years younger then me. Harley Some older couples and married partners with physical disabilities make it work every day and have a satisfying relationship. Ohio M in same situation and when I bring it up she always says well why dont you just get a divorce. Frankly Im tired of people pushing to try Testosterone replacement again. I know couples who watch it together and I believe my wife and her friend are closed minded and in denial of their contribution, or lack thereof in being that person who can meet the wants and needs of their husbands. You cant have me, but you cant have anybody else, is the most selfish and controlling position possible. That may not be possible. Im Maried for 5 years and from one year until now my wife change completely like a different person she don't let me hold her hands or touch her or kiss her and sex more than 6 months that she don't have sex with me I asked her if she don't love me anymore and she say that she love me and I asked her why she's doing you know all the . Menopause can affect a woman's sexual functioning, supportive of a partner struggling with mental health, it's OK to not want sex with your partner, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25855662/, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5994393/. After 8.5 years in my sexless marriage, I almost found the phrase Youve both gone so long without sex together funny, though it is far from that.
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