Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I have never been sexually attracted to my husband. I spent 7 years with the hottest man on the planet with amazing sex, but he didn't want kids or to settle down. It killed me to end it. I dated along and then found my husband, who was an old friend from college. He is literally the best guy I've ever known. Completely kind, devoted, funny, the whole package - except he's kind of fat and hairy and just not "it" for me. He's not ugly, just not attractive. And he's not great in bed.
We've figured it out. He gets me to orgasm with his hand, we have sex for 5-10 min, and it's over. Then the rest of the time, he's an unbelievable father and partner and gets along great with all of our neighbor guys. It's a perfect life other than the sex. And that he doesn't make enough money. But for me, it's worth the trade off.
I try not to think about drinking wine naked with my professional athlete ex.
Change a few details and this could be me. Except right when "friend" changed to "lover" I had been out of a relationship for ages. Looking back I can see that desperation for intimacy and sheer sexual frustration overrode sexual incompatibilities that have magnified over time. I wonder a lot how I could have made such a fundamental mistake--it's sort of like a dream. And as his long-time friend, I hate that he has to be married to me instead of someone who would appreciate him sexually.
Anonymous wrote:I have never been sexually attracted to my husband. I spent 7 years with the hottest man on the planet with amazing sex, but he didn't want kids or to settle down. It killed me to end it. I dated along and then found my husband, who was an old friend from college. He is literally the best guy I've ever known. Completely kind, devoted, funny, the whole package - except he's kind of fat and hairy and just not "it" for me. He's not ugly, just not attractive. And he's not great in bed.
We've figured it out. He gets me to orgasm with his hand, we have sex for 5-10 min, and it's over. Then the rest of the time, he's an unbelievable father and partner and gets along great with all of our neighbor guys. It's a perfect life other than the sex. And that he doesn't make enough money. But for me, it's worth the trade off.
I try not to think about drinking wine naked with my professional athlete ex.
Anonymous wrote:I have never been sexually attracted to my husband. I spent 7 years with the hottest man on the planet with amazing sex, but he didn't want kids or to settle down. It killed me to end it. I dated along and then found my husband, who was an old friend from college. He is literally the best guy I've ever known. Completely kind, devoted, funny, the whole package - except he's kind of fat and hairy and just not "it" for me. He's not ugly, just not attractive. And he's not great in bed.
We've figured it out. He gets me to orgasm with his hand, we have sex for 5-10 min, and it's over. Then the rest of the time, he's an unbelievable father and partner and gets along great with all of our neighbor guys. It's a perfect life other than the sex. And that he doesn't make enough money. But for me, it's worth the trade off.
I try not to think about drinking wine naked with my professional athlete ex.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP again (I was PP) - what I'm asking is - were you ever sexually attracted to your spouse or did you marry someone you weren't really sexually attracted to. If the latter is true, I think years in that situation could make one feel
asexual when it's not necessarily the case.
Yes and this has been the bigger mistake of my life. We dated for 7 years before marrying and if I'm bein perfectly honest, I was never sexually attracted to him. He was smaller, less experienced and not as adventurous as previous partners. BUT, he was/is a GOOD MAN who has always treated me well. He is a good provider, a wonderful father and and awesome friend.
But here we are..10 years later and im wondering how much longer I can continue to do this. He has "problems" so our sex life is practically non-existent. We are both early 30's, attractive and fit. I have cheated on him several times over the years and will probably have to continue if I stay in this marriage.
If only I could press rewind....
Wow, you're a terrible person. Your "good provider, wonderful father and awesome friend" is at risk of cuckoldry and deadly STD's because you have no morals. I hope he finds out as soon as possible and he can find a woman who respects him.
My feelings are hurt...really :-/
I highly doubt that he could find a woman who has been everything I have been to him and be happy in a sexless marriage.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Use it or lose it. I follow the once a week minimum rule whether I'm in the mood or not. Does absolute wonders for our marriage!
If DH would be satisfied with once a week I could do that! He feels rejected and angry and resentful if not at least every other night. After 18 years,two kids, financial problems, etc - I am so exhausted and turned off. Quite frankly, I don't understand how men can sustain their sex drive. I wish my husband would lose interest. Also, he is no longer physically attractive to me (and yes,I am better looking and in better shape than when we met) but I am not interested in others, either. Just no longer sexual. I am 46.
I'm a 46 year old female who would love sex every other night. Why are you exhausted?
What are you doing on the other nights?!????!!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:For me it's totally lack of interest in any sex. I guess it's hormones, but I don't feel any interest in other men, women, or even want to masturbate.
To be honest it really sucks. I asked my gyn and he just said yeah it's really common. Wow. Thanks for your help buddy
ditto. If I never had sex again that would be fine with me. I guess I could be called "asexual"
+1. If only DH didnt still want it, i'd be totally happy never having sex again - and actually enjoying cuddling, massages, etc. mch more not thinking about how he's angling for something in return
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP again (I was PP) - what I'm asking is - were you ever sexually attracted to your spouse or did you marry someone you weren't really sexually attracted to. If the latter is true, I think years in that situation could make one feel
asexual when it's not necessarily the case.
Yes and this has been the bigger mistake of my life. We dated for 7 years before marrying and if I'm bein perfectly honest, I was never sexually attracted to him. He was smaller, less experienced and not as adventurous as previous partners. BUT, he was/is a GOOD MAN who has always treated me well. He is a good provider, a wonderful father and and awesome friend.
But here we are..10 years later and im wondering how much longer I can continue to do this. He has "problems" so our sex life is practically non-existent. We are both early 30's, attractive and fit. I have cheated on him several times over the years and will probably have to continue if I stay in this marriage.
If only I could press rewind....
Do you have kids? Can you divorce? You are too young to be staying in it for the kids, even if you have them......
Yes, we have one young son. Divorce has crossed my mind more than once but I hesitate giving up on an otherwise great relationship. Sometimes I wonder if sex will be as important to me in 10, 15 years and most importantly, I want my sonto have the loving, two parent household that I never had. So here I am.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP again (I was PP) - what I'm asking is - were you ever sexually attracted to your spouse or did you marry someone you weren't really sexually attracted to. If the latter is true, I think years in that situation could make one feel
asexual when it's not necessarily the case.
Yes and this has been the bigger mistake of my life. We dated for 7 years before marrying and if I'm bein perfectly honest, I was never sexually attracted to him. He was smaller, less experienced and not as adventurous as previous partners. BUT, he was/is a GOOD MAN who has always treated me well. He is a good provider, a wonderful father and and awesome friend.
But here we are..10 years later and im wondering how much longer I can continue to do this. He has "problems" so our sex life is practically non-existent. We are both early 30's, attractive and fit. I have cheated on him several times over the years and will probably have to continue if I stay in this marriage.
If only I could press rewind....
Do you have kids? Can you divorce? You are too young to be staying in it for the kids, even if you have them......
Yes, we have one young son. Divorce has crossed my mind more than once but I hesitate giving up on an otherwise great relationship. Sometimes I wonder if sex will be as important to me in 10, 15 years and most importantly, I want my sonto have the loving, two parent household that I never had. So here I am.