Anonymous wrote:I am 31, attractive, no kids, have been married for 4 years to a very responsible great guy. Unfortunately, our married life has not been as great. Every holiday or vacation we argue, we have no common interests, we have sex 2-3 times a month and it's not good at all... I think all our problems come from me being sexually unsatisfied. Over the past 4 years, my DH gave me oral sex just once... I talked to him about this, however it does not seem as he wants to make me happy or change anything at all. My DH is very attractive and never had to work to get a women, even in bed he always wants me to be on top, do all the work when I am not even turned on... I make more then DH, we have no assets together, so divorcing seems to be an easy option....however, emotionally it is very hard. My husband has great self control, never looks at other women, I know he would never cheat on me, he is a self starter, has his own business (works from home).... he makes me breakfast every morning, and while he rare makes any compliments, I feel that he loves me. He is all around great guy. Two main issues are sex and the fact that he does not want to make any friends or socialize with other couples... our life has become bored...it is always he and I and we barely have anything to talk about. Counseling for him is not an option, although he said that it would be good for me to get some counseling... My family loves him.... I feel it is too early for us to have these issues and too early for me not to feel desired.... This has been going on for the past 2-3 years, we got married after 7-8 months of knowing each other...which I think was the biggest mistake.
About a month ago, coworker started to hit on me, I entertained his thoughts by flirting back, however nothing has happened. That made me feel alive and realize that life is not over yet....
I do not see my DH and I working through our problems, however divorce is so hard to get through...after all emotionally we are very attached. DH wants kids, but I am not sure... Also, I doubt I would ever meet a faithful simple guy like my DH.
OP, I get that this decision is not easy, because you are looking at a cross roads. If you leave now, you still have time to start over. If you stay, you will have to deal with the problems in your marriage, and you don't know to what extent they are fixable.
I highlighted the part about your being emotionally attached to your DH, because I do sense ambivalence in your posts. On one hand there are frustrating things in your marriage, but on the other hand it does sound like there is still something holding you there (beyond fear of the unknown).
What attracted you to DH? What were your relationships like before DH? Why didn't you choose any of the other men you met before him?
I ask these questions because I know it is tempting to imagine that you can wipe the slate clean and go find a perfect guy and ride off into the sunset, but if you're honest with yourself you'll know that you are not a perfect person (no one is), and there are reasons you are here where you are right now. Sometimes we make mistakes, yes, but you didn't get married at 18, and something made you choose your DH, who you do claim is a good, decent (if imperfect) person.
Only you know if leaving is the right thing to do. But I think you owe it to yourself to become a better person with your marriage as a vehicle, and see if you can turn this into a satisfying union. I don't think it's impossible at all, even if he is initially being stubborn about counseling. (Go yourself to start things off).
I am a believer that quality marriages are 80% made and 20% compatibility. Oh, and please read the book Passionate Marriage. I think it will give you new hope.