Anonymous wrote:OP - I'm your age and married to a Scorpio, too. I relate to many of the things you've mentioned.
Mostly what it sounds like to me is that you're having MAJOR power struggles, and sex is just one of the battlefields.
If you keep pushing head on for the things you want, resistance will just get stronger and stronger.
I don't think you're ready yet for divorce. Maybe down the line, but since any marriage involves handling power struggles well, I suggest you get some practice here first at least. Maybe you can turn a corner, maybe you can't. But don't throw in the towel yet.
Here is what you should do:
Tell him that you want to a certain amount of disposable income on which he will have no say. Ask his opinion about a reasonable amount. When you come to terms, STICK TO IT. Nothing is going to piss him off more than unpredictability in that department. Stop going head to head over vegetables. Agree to a grocery budget, and if you go over, use your agreed upon disposable income to reconcile the difference.
Regarding sex, I echo previous posters' advice to stop giving him great sex in exchange for crappy sex.
You don't need to TELL him that, just stop putting effort into being enthused. Just be lukewarm (which is how you are sincerely feeling, so it's not manipulation).
I predict once he feels the natural consequences of his actions (sucking in bed), he'll step up. If he feels like it's a demand coming from you, he'll revolt.
Similarly with the making friends thing, don't go head to head with him about it. Try accepting that your social life is your responsibility, and do what makes you happy. If he stops feeling PRESSURE, he may just start getting curious about what you're doing and want to compete for some of your attention.
Now, I suggest these strategies based on the assumption that this guy has redeeming qualities.
For example, my DH is a great looking (also can have lazy-in-bed tendencies as a result) control freak who can be a majorly boring homebody, but he is also protective, nurturing, super smart, fun to be with a decent chunk of the time, and loyal.
So for those reasons, I decided to stop getting into power struggles with him about every little thing. And it has been a good decision for me personally, even though that may seem counterintuitive.
Good luck!!
Thank you, you are on point with his personality, he is def a homebody. I'll try all these recommendations.