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[quote=Anonymous](Repost as other post was deleted (probably due to derailment) but still really in need of ideas/advice).

DH and I have been married now for twenty-four years, and we have had eleven children together: 23g, 21b, 19b, 17g, 16b, 14b, 11g, 9g, 9g, 8b, 6g. For a few years now, we both have been emotionally disconnected from our marriage. We have a lot of support and can manage our big family well, but overtime, we have just drifted apart and no longer have the same relationship and bond.

We’re both emotionally distant, and DH isn’t the best communicator and doesn’t like to talk about this. We’ve tried couples therapy, and it has helped us a little. We still love each other, DH is a fantastic father to our children, we’re a great team together for our children and want to remain married, but we’re not sure how to further rekindle our connection after many years of hard work as parents and spouses.

I know drifting apart/losing connection or even falling out love is a very common experience after many years of marriage and our family size makes our situation very different, but I would like to know from people here on DCUM who’ve been through this, how you (regardless of family size) have navigated a situation like this with your spouse.

What are some ideas that may help? What are our options as we want to rekindle our connection because we want the best for both us and our children, and divorce is certainly not something we want or is feasible.
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