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[quote=Anonymous]I guess I'm confused. Your post is titled "anniversary acknowledgment", but by your description she acknowdged it and you didn't (or were cold). Were you wanting her to reach out to you with more warmth? I hear you genuinely expressing sadness over the state of the relationship but simultaneously defending your position ("she doesn't believe in me").

It sucks to feel doubted by your partner. Agreed, people want to feel supported. Had you guys ever talked about where you saw yourselves financially at this point in marriage? She may have expected to downshift after 20 years; if she's still supporting the family that's a tough pill to swallow at this point.

Finally, I read a lot of speculations about women withholding sex as a commodity, but consider that for women, desire for sex often comes from a place of happiness and trust. It's hard to feel sexual for someone of those issues have taken a hit.

You sound invested; agree with PP re: value of indiv counseling for you. Lead by example; she may follow.[/quote]

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