That’s an odd way to say it, but tears will fall if you ask the right person that question. For those suffering in a long-term marriage, the answer, although conflicted, cuts close to the bone. There’s a certain truth felt at the most basic level.
Monogamous marriage has its pitfalls. If your partner doesn’t want to play, both of you cannot. It’s a conundrum. Those who are stuck in sexless marriages are sexless because of the person who doesn’t want (or need) sex. That individual has forced you to become celibate without your consent!
How do we get our partners to understand and respect our needs without offending them? How do we get ourselves out of this situation? Are our partners abusing us by withholding sex, especially if they know the deal but won’t change?
This new podcast (see link above) is for those who are silently suffering from a sexless marriage and can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. Listen now.
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