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I am with my husband for 7 years now. Married for 4. we haven't had sex in 6.5 months. I stopped broaching the topic, because the converation goes nowhere. He is still very affectionate towards me & He's very cuddly & warm to me. But,. when ever I try to physically initate anthing other then a kiss or hug, he says not now babe. I am at a real loss what to do. We have a really good relationship other then this.. I asked him if he can't talk me about this, If we can go talk someone. & hes like there is no problem. I love you, I want you, etc.
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January 1, 2011 - 11:30amEmpowHer Moderator
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January 2, 2011 - 2:57pmThank you.
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i can relate. my boyfriend used to he all over me and then it dwendled to once every month or every other IF I am lucky. There is no problem in the affection dept-he is always touching me and kissing me and hugging me,but no sex. I tell him I am turned on and he seems to feel sorry cause he says "poor thing" and then holds me. Mine has ED issues and won't admit it to me or himself. He goes to doctor for blood pressure and other issues,but he won't even get help for us. I am younger than him and at the age where I am needing the love making to feel forfilled emotionally as well as sexually. When we do make love, I feel so close to him-like we are one. I need to feel that. I cry all the time, esp when I see couples on TV or movies making love (oh lord..a couple on TV now is getting it on...time to change channel). It is like it hurts deep inside. it sucks to be jealous of a couple on TV!!
December 30, 2010 - 12:48amThis Comment
to Anonymous from 1248am on 12/30,
December 30, 2010 - 8:34pmI completly feel your burden... & i know exactly what you are
going through. I wish you the best- & hope this situation turns around for you.
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Hi there,
I completely can relate... I noticed you wrote that he says if you would leave it alone it would come back. That's pretty crazy. Because in essence he is admitting & acknowledging that thereis a problem. As in my situation, he says over & over there is no problem. & I wish you all the best with your desicion to stay & tie the knot, etc. IDo you have a close relationship with him other then this? That might be a helpful decing factor for you as well.
December 22, 2010 - 6:56pmThis Comment
Hi thanks for your response. He does admit something is wrong, there is no dening that. It took a 150 degree turn around. He says it's all the stress and he is tired all the time. I am glad in a way it happened before a major committment. Our relationship is good otherwise, but that is a big part of a relationship to me. It's the way I knew he always wanted me and looked at me with a hunger. That's what I miss feeling that sexy and wanted I guess. It's sad I know that much...
December 22, 2010 - 7:43pmThis Comment
Hi there,
You are quite welcome.
I feel really bad,,, that you are going through this... I am quite sad as well. I wish you the best with your decision & relationship. It's hard call- when you have a such compatibility with your other half- ^& this is only thing standing in between. Good luck! & g-d bless.
December 23, 2010 - 9:22amThis Comment
Hi Christine,
I appreciate your response... hope to stay in touch.
December 21, 2010 - 11:44amThis Comment
Hi Pat,
I appreciate your response. I went to that link. & to be completly honest, 99 percent of what I read doesnt apply at all to my situation. But thank you.
December 14, 2010 - 8:53pmThis Comment
Hi Stephaniek,
December 16, 2010 - 8:36amI apologize, I'm not completely clear on the situation from your post, so forgive me if I'm asking things you already answered. What do you think is going on with him? Are you and your husband sexually incompatible, or is something else going on?
How does he feel about the fact you haven't been sexually intimate for more than 6 months? Do you have children? Would he consider going to a marital counselor with you if you asked?
And finally, where are you in this situation? He may think there's no problem, but obviously it is for you. What does he say to that? Would you consider going to counseling on your own to deal with how this no doubt has affected you?
You know you can't change him, but you can work on improving your marriage. I'm glad you have a good relationship besides for the sex. But sexless marriage is a tough thing.
Let us know what you think, and how we may be able to better help you to work this through. There also are women in EmpowHER's ASK community who are experiencing situations similar to yours. You definitely are not alone.
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