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Old 08-12-2013, 05:09 PM
 
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These things are definitely worth checking in on. However, I think that has to be done delicately because the message she's going to get when the OP suggests having this checked may be: "I think you are broken. There is something wrong with you for not wanting sex as often as I do."

And hormone issues can and do cause diminished sex drive. But also, some people just want it a few times a month and that's just their "normal." That's no more broken than the guy who wants it twice a day. Or, the OP could be a really bad lover. Or he could be one of those guys who thinks he just grabs her butt as he walks by and she should be super-horny and throw herself at him. We don't know, and if one of the last two is the case, he'd be pouring gasoline on the fire suggesting it's her when it's really him who needs to spruce up his technique, you know?

So while I think checking hormones isn't a bad plan, before he takes the step of implying something is wrong with her, it might be prudent to examine a few other areas first and see if there isn't something happening from his angle that may be dampening the mood.
Agreed , it should be brought up in a nice way at an appropriate time but still should not be put off.
If the Doc clears her then on to Counseling IMO
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Old 08-13-2013, 02:46 AM
 
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What's the big deal? If you are happy ewith everything else in the relationship, why end it over something as stupid as sex? She's still giving you some. So when you need to "release", handle it yourself if she isn't interested. Big deal.
You could just go hang yourself in the closet too, I could not imagine being trapped in such a relationship.
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Old 08-13-2013, 05:26 AM
 
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What's the big deal? If you are happy ewith everything else in the relationship, why end it over something as stupid as sex? She's still giving you some. So when you need to "release", handle it yourself if she isn't interested. Big deal.
For men it is a big deal.
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Old 08-13-2013, 07:17 AM
 
Location: Baltimore, MD
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For men it is a big deal.
Not all men.
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Old 08-13-2013, 09:16 AM
 
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For men it is a big deal.
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Not all men.
Some guys would rather leave and be alone and have no sex at all. (the feeling of rejection is not worth it to them)
Some guys would rather leave and find a woman who'll have more sex even if she's far less attractive than the ex.
Some guys would stay with the wife because to them sex twice a month is better than none at all or being with someone theyre not so attracted to.
Some guys would stay and cheat on the side.

Hardly any would actually try to work the marital problems out. Hahahaha

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Old 08-13-2013, 09:33 AM
 
Location: Reno, NV
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Some guys would rather leave and be alone and have no sex at all. (the feeling of rejection is not worth it to them)
Some guys would rather leave and find a woman who'll have more sex even if she's far less attractive than the ex.
Some guys would stay with the wife because to them sex twice a month is better than none at all or being with someone theyre not so attracted to.
Some guys would stay and cheat on the side.

Hardly any would actually try to work the marital problems out. Hahahaha
I guess I was one of the exceptions, then. LOL I tried to work through the problems for years, but as it turned out, there was no mutually acceptable solution. Then I left and found someone far more compatible - I only wish I'd done that years sooner.
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Old 08-13-2013, 09:38 AM
 
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I guess I was one of the exceptions, then. LOL I tried to work through the problems for years, but as it turned out, there was no mutually acceptable solution. Then I left and found someone far more compatible - I only wish I'd done that years sooner.
Well if a wife is no longer attracted to you (or maybe never was?) or not in love with you anymore, then there is nothing you can do. It's over.
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Old 08-13-2013, 09:42 AM
 
Location: Reno, NV
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Well if a wife is no longer attracted to you (or maybe never was?) or not in love with you anymore, then there is nothing you can do. It's over.
Very true. Things would have wrapped up sooner and better if she'd had the honesty and integrity to admit sooner that she no longer loved me, rather than keep things going for her own selfish interests.
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Old 08-13-2013, 09:46 AM
 
Location: NC
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How does one deal with a sexless relationship? Communication is the key to working things out but what if you have expressed your desire to have sex more often but your partner is unwilling to compromise? What do you do then?
Find someone to have some "relationshipless sex" with (hopefully with the consent of your partner).
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Old 08-13-2013, 09:46 AM
 
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Very true. Things would have wrapped up sooner and better if she'd had the honesty and integrity to admit sooner that she no longer loved me, rather than keep things going for her own selfish interests.
I hear you. What an awful thing. I'm sorry you went through that.
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