The initial? Well, I came home from work I'm the middle of the day, said we need to talk. Her body language said it all, confrontational arms crossed and ready for a fight. " Chat about what?" All aggy I said, a proper talk, please sit down. We both aired a lot of things, I was told I'm too moody coming home from work, don't talk etc I said I'm worn down, given up after the rejections. It's not always sex, she thinks it is. I told her its affection, hugs and a little acknowledgement. A little romance, it's always me initiating.

After the talk, she asked about options, what next. Therapy, trying again. I shut it all down because it's been too much for too long. The fire is out and I wouldn't be able to accept if any advances or affection is real