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My boyfriend never wants to have sex with me. It's killing me.

By December 13, 2013 - 11:27am
 
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I have been with my boyfriend for a year and a half. We are very much in love. I am 26 he is 32. There is no doubt in my mind that he loves me, wants to be with me, and finds me attractive. However, only 5-6 months into our relationship the sex began to dwindle. At first we were having sex all the time, multiple times in a row every time we saw each other. It was amazing. Our schedules DID become a bit different and difficult. I work a regular Mon-Fri 9-5 job and he works the weekends (nights) Thurs, Fri, and Sat nights.

But I feel that there is always an excuse: he’s too tired, has a headache, it’s late, we are too drunk, he just wants to chill, our schedules are too different, or if we aren’t doing well as a “couple”, he’s in “relax” mode.

I believe that he has some deep routed intimacy issues and I tried to address this. He still uses all these excuses. He “assures me” it’s not me and that he finds me sexually attractive. I DO believe him but he never ever tries to have sex with me.

I can’t be patient anymore. I tried to wait, be patient. But it absolutely BREAKS MY HEART when I “make a move” and he denies me. He’ll move my hand off of him, or just give me one of the millions of excuses. When we DO have sex (but it’s 2 months now) it isn’t the SAME. He usually stops before coming. It makes me feel HORRIBLE. Not good enough. Not sexy.

It’s taken a toll on me in so many ways. He adores me- I know this but when I am denied and when he doesn’t SHOW that he wants me in a physical or sexual way it makes me feel ugly, unattractive, not sexual, and defeated. Not to mention unsatisfied and unfulfilled!

Any insight or HELP with how to deal with this is greatly appreciated. It’s been eating me up inside…

XO

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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

I am too it's sad but I feel that I'm not the one he wants because he's mean to me and flirts online or with his ugly hoe exes who no doubt will give it up . I tried being nice n stop nagging but kindness seems taken as weakness then starts expecting it to be me going out of my way to please him. Being alone isn't a bad idea at times because not like sex is there anymore n if not planned ahead of time its like I'm forcing him n what kind of woman can feel attractive if they are forcing a man to have sex ????? I don't know what to do talking seems to make it worse and like I'm some kind of freak

November 27, 2016 - 8:14am
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Anonymous

I am going through the same thing. I agree, it's awful. My guy loves me to death, and I know for a fact that he would rather masturbate. Over the years sex has diminished. It is now 3 months. If I move on him he smiles and just kisses me and tells me he loves me. He almost acts like I embarrass him. If I do nothing it's fine with him. He is helpful and thoughtful. I do not think he cheats. He just does not make love! We have talked about it and he gets upset, apologizes and says its him not me. How confusing! It's weird. He is very affectionate but no sex. Unless he does it alone. What to do ?

August 30, 2016 - 1:05am
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

My situation is exactly the same. He is my soulmate. We love each other and want to be together forever but...I have come to terms with the truth. He will never change. He has a sickness. Sex with me is like a chore for him. We do it about once a month now and only because I start to become cold and angry...I feel like he does it only to appease me and would never do it if he didn't have to.
Well, no more for me. I told him I can't have sex with him anymore because I feel that I'm forcing him. It's been 3 weeks and he hasn't even tried. I'm so depressed I'd kill myself if it wasn't for my kids. I feel worthless!!! Like trash! In this society a woman's value is her sexual appeal. Unfortunately!!! And I feel not worthy of even breathing anymore. I pretend like I'm asleep and feel him get out of the room with his phone and charger to go watch porn and masturbate for hours. And I cry for hours, my heart physically hurts with the pain.
He knows how it makes me feel. We have it all out in the open. He is trying to get me to go to therapy for my low self esteem but doesn't try to fix himself.
The other day I went through his phone and besides all the porn I saw he had posted on Craigslist. Looking for a one night stand. The subject of his post was: Life is too short!
Needless to say, I'm in agony. On one hand, I know that leaving him doesn't mean I won't find a man who is just the same. I don't trust any man anymore! They are all heartless when it comes to their dicks! At least this one loves me and treats me like a queen. Except, no sex...
I try to think that it's enough...But I can't help the way his actionsake me feel. Like I am no just ugly, but deformed. A shame an abomination.
I am so self conscious now. I am never comfortable always wondering and fearing that I'm grossing people out with my looks, specially him. I fear that I'm so disgusting he will leave me and no one else will want me.
I'm 38 now so... I know I don't deserve to want to be wanted and desired...So I should just give up on that and be happy at least I got a man that loves me. Until he falls in love with someone younger and sexier...
So I try to be pleasant. Keep him happy. Swallow my agony...As nothing can be done about it. Nothing! We've tried everything in the last 4 years. He will never feel that way about me. Only other women can make him feel that...It hurts so bad!!!!!!!!! But I will do my best to live with it.

December 20, 2016 - 8:44pm
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Anonymous

Well I'm struggling with this as well. I'm 25 and my boyfriend is 35. I was very honest and upfront about how I view sex. Im a very sexual person. And he said he was too. But now a year later it seems like I almost have to beg him to have sex with me. I don't understand it? Feels degrading. I know our work schedules are off and we both open early for work and he does have a little boy which he takes up all of our attention. But in the beginning he made time for us. I know he loves me and we are still very affectionate with eachother. That's never stopped. He was addicted to heroine so now he is on methadone so there is another reason because Ive read that it lowers sex drive. But he's been on it sense before we were together. I feel like im just helping him to justify it. BUT what about how I feel and what I want and my needs. He talks aboUT how it will change when I move in with him because he will have more time with me. And then he talks about marriage and having a baby with me. But I feel like how can I commit to a sex less marriage. I swear everything thing else is amazing between us. Like cloud 9 good. But sex he just could care less. Maybe I'm putting to much pressure on him and that's a turn off. But I feel like he lied to me. I mean why say sex is important to you if it's really not. He'd rather spend time with me connecting in other ways. Which is amazing and all but sometimes I just want him physically. It's not like I can just go have sex with someone else.... I'm lost

August 14, 2016 - 7:23am
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Anonymous

Oh god, I was in tears when I finished reading your post! You just described EVERYTHING my fiancé does , even down to stopping before he comes as though he can't be bothered anymore or I'm just not 'doing' it for him sexually. I feel so dead and lonely inside, as the only person I want to love me physically is him.
The pain.........oh god it hurts. Some nights I creep down to the lounge and sleep,because id rather be alone than be next to his sexy, warm body teasing me cruelly.
Blessings and good luck xx

August 9, 2016 - 4:50pm
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

My heart goes out to you because i'm in the exact same boat. It's so degrading to beg for sex. I, too, don't even want to be in the same bed as him. It's too painful laying there. Best of Luck to us Both!

January 26, 2017 - 1:45pm
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Anonymous

Hi I am 17 years old and my boyfriend is 18 , we have been together for 3 and a half years . We haven't had sex in nearly a year!! He used to masturbate but promises he doesn't any more , he just always says he's not in the mood . I have said to him that we shouldn't be together if he can't be passionate towards me but he always says how much he loves me and wants to stay with me!! I try and dress up sexy or spend more time on my appearance but nothing helps ... I don't know what to do because it's really dragging me down everyday but he's my best friend and I love him ??

July 27, 2016 - 2:33am
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Anonymous

Look, I'm going to put this is a very degrading simple way. Men love new pussy. Men love the chase. Men love the idea of conquering a woman. Nothing is more appealing than the unknown. When your man first met you all, did you go on dates? Did you ask about his past? Did he initiate all the conversation and make effort to wow you? And not jsut with consistent text messages but with real actual effort? So many times women get into relationships and ignore the obvious sign right in front of them that a guy just considers them a placeholder and someone to have sex with. They're so busy having sex and getting caught up in sparks that they fail to use their head. "new pussy" has an expiration date. A man will only enjoy having sex with you for so long unless he feels a connection to you on another level. Which is why you are supposed to be sure a man is going to give you what you want before getting into a relationship and before you have sex with him. If your bond is based on sex, the relationship is bound to flop along with his attraction to you. These men are looking onto the other side of the fence because they AREN'T ATTRACTED TO YOU ANYMORE. It's incredibly hurtful, but it's okay. Why waste another moment with a man who doesn't see your value and wanna jump your bones every chance he gets? Walk away. Learn. Be smarter and do better next. Men are a dime a dozen despite how "special" you think this guy is. He's really not. Learn to use better judgment next time and find someone who is a best friend and a lover.

June 3, 2016 - 6:23pm
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Anonymous

Im the same!my bf never wants sex and he'll give me any excuse to get out of it!i know for a fact he watches a lot of porn and i think thats the problem..i just dont it for him..he also pervs over girls in the street really obviously and im also beginning to suspect him of inappropriately talking to his female friends on facebook messaging.. think hes got quite a few dodgy habits regarding porn etc and i simply cant match up

May 28, 2016 - 1:45am
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Anonymous

Oh my god, its been a living hell for me..
I'm only 19 years old, but boyfriends only 20 and we have more sexual problems than a 40 yearold married couple.. we've been together almost a year now, we love eachother more than anything, but its the same story, we used to have sex everyday more than once a day in the first few months, now I'm luck enough to get it once a week, for about 2 or 3 minutes.. I've cried myself to sleep night after night because I feel so ugly and worthless.. we've had severely bad arguments because I'm a very sexual person, I love sex its one of the closest things I can do with my partner, I've tried so hard to explain this, but he gets upset, he tells me sex doesn't matter and I shouldnt need it to be happy, and that all I want him for is sex.. how much that broke my heart to hear him say that I can't even describe in words, he makes me feel like a horrible person because I want to have a sensual intimate thing with him, the man I love with all my heart and soul.. When he rejects me I feel like my whole world is crushed.. like I'm the ugliest woman in the world.. a woman should always be treated like the most beautiful woman in the world in a mans eyes..
Its sad that a woman so young at 19 is denied sexualness from her partner

P.S. I almost always offer to do all the work when he rejects me, I'm the girlfriend that will try anything new, do anything to please my partner, and I'm always open to sex even when I'm in the middle of sleep, with him its a million and one excuses; (too tired, too sick, want to relax, not the right time, I gotta work in the morning.. and it goes on)

February 27, 2016 - 2:38pm
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