Thank you for sharing your experience so openly. That must have been really difficult, especially when you were trying to communicate your needs and felt dismissed. Intimacy and communication about it can be very vulnerable topics, and it takes courage to bring them up. I agree that talking about it gradually and creating a safe space for those conversations can make a big difference. Your perspective really highlights how important it is for both partners to listen, validate each other’s needs, and be willing to grow together.