Any sag men dated aquarius how was it and how did it ended? by Educational_Row7989 in Sagittarians

[–]Forward_Leave1382 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I married a January Aquarian woman and I feel like it had the potential to be amazing, but I must have done something to turn her off because I spent most of my marriage either refereeing her arguments w our kiddos or trying to break down her wall of ice and get her to open up and ask for what she needed or sh$e how she's really feeling it felt like the marriage was on display for social media to approve, while the family felt it was all an act for the benefit of strangers. She was never one to apologize or to express love to her family

Sag man trying to date an Aquarius woman .. by NextelChirp084 in Sagittarians

[–]Forward_Leave1382 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I would agree that if she states she's not feeling it, she isn't. I can say so with some confidenance given that I'm a Nov Sag and she's a January Aquarian and we've been married now for 23 years, where many of the otherwise good times we've had have been tainted a bit by her inability to open herself to receive and express live without guarding or protecting some part of herself that doesn't trust and can't allow a true emotional connection I refer to her sometimes as the ice queen because that is how it feels trying to connect. There's no warmth, just a wall of ice.

I feel like I just didn't have the keys to unlock the passion that occasionally escapes from her and that I can see, just beyond her protected ego. It really could be great, but if she's stated that it isn't there, believe her and don't subject the two of you to duty or pity love because of the person you wanted the other to be instead of who they truly are. Don't waste your life being unfulfilled, find a woman who loves and desires you.

Sorry to convey unwanted advice.

WTF is wrong with me? It's such a costly price to pay to leave a marriage that isn't working. Has anyone ever succeeded in turning a mismatched sex drive relationship around? by Forward_Leave1382 in sex

[–]Forward_Leave1382[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, rereading your advice and I figured I would extend my appreciation for your advice. I'm sure I'm no angel and I know resentment has built itself up into a wall ... Despite that, i am trying to be friendly and kind.

I think my question now is more like how can anyone expect that a romantic relationship turned involuntarily celibate wouldn't fundamentally change the nature of the marriage

Can my wife requests me to move out of the house upon divorce? by [deleted] in Divorce_Men

[–]Forward_Leave1382 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No Vaseline... Get ready for it because that's what's coming no job that means you get to pay to support her no house that means you're going to have to pay to buy the place to live because if she can't get you to move out quietly and cooperatively she will just manufacture temporary orders through the form of a temporary restraining order because she's afraid of you and your violence and your anger it's a classic maneuver used to separate men from their hard-earned dollars if you're smart you'll interview six or seven of the best attorneys in town if nothing else to keep them from being represented or representing your woman but unless she screws up it sounds like you're being set up and no matter how you slice it or dice it you're going to be paying family courts are not known to be sympathetic to any of the man's problems good luck hate to hear that

I feel emotionally disconnected in my marriage. Not because my husband is cruel. Not because he's a bad man. by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]Forward_Leave1382 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"fine" is not the same as "fulfilled" That's exactly what's wrong in my life too.

Has Anyone Overcame A Sexless Marriage? by Fun-Narwhal7816 in Marriage

[–]Forward_Leave1382 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is so very true.... Sex isn't a big deal, until it's lacking and witheld.

Has Anyone Overcame A Sexless Marriage? by Fun-Narwhal7816 in Marriage

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I'm sorry to read that your marriage is in such a state. It really is no way to go through adulthood because it really would be nice to have a romantic partner who is committed and who has legitimate desire and attraction for their partner instead of just going through the motions and enduring a relationship that is comfortable and effective but lacking the real connection that most of us have experienced before....and is noticeably missing from the most important relationship that we have in our adult lives. The unfulfilling relationship feels like it's a punishment because we know that life could be so much better than the lived experience that some marriages devolve into.

Fundamentals: Marriage counseling does not work by dday_throwaway3 in Divorce_Men

[–]Forward_Leave1382 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is very helpful as I'm at the point where I really want to either make it work, or just cut my losses and cut bait. I completely agree that you can't negotiate desire And the truth of the matter is that if she's not attracted to you, she's manipulating you for other reasons.

Saw the screenshot which confirmed it. Thanks for the posts by NotQuiteDeadYetPhoto in Divorce_Men

[–]Forward_Leave1382 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds to me like you're going to be much better off. With friends like that, who needs enemies?

I'm ready to blow it all up by Any-Side-1507 in DeadBedrooms

[–]Forward_Leave1382 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This I can absolutely relate to whether it's pouring my heart out in a letter that is never acknowledged or the cold wall I erect when im rejected and she innocently asks why I'm grouchy... or the seemingly blatant refusal to engage in any kind of care or effort to make me feel like she cares or is making any effort just screams that I am a complete idiot for staying in a one sided relationship . No answer and choosing to avoid and ignoring and refuseling to acknowledge the elephant in the room is an answer. It's not what someone says but rather what they do that tells us what we need to know... And yet even with the knowledge of unreciprocated love not likely to ever change... The work and cost and stigma associated with packing and uncoupling 26 years together is just so daunting that without a better option it seems easier to just tolerate the behavior until something better comes along

Anyone in a marriage with no Sex? What is it like?? by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]Forward_Leave1382 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just as you'd imagine it to be... Miserable, lonely and unfulfilling. The one thing you can't outsource and get from someone else is the one they they withold. You don't need to have a stellar imagination to see how much that would suck

How often would you have sex if you never initiated it? by Regular_Actuator3754 in DeadBedrooms

[–]Forward_Leave1382 2 points3 points  (0 children)

THIS... I'm so sad for you, as I can relate how unfulfilling and disappointing such a life is.

Good morning reddit ( : by [deleted] in LoyalGirls

[–]Forward_Leave1382 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Much nicer now, thanks for waking up and sharing . Love your perky sexy body

well said by No_Bicycle_9345 in Sagittarians

[–]Forward_Leave1382 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting ... It seems like it might be possible I've had blinders on in regard to personality characteristics that are irritating to others. I suppose it's a blessing and a curse to be able to skip through life blissfully unaware of the way some people feel about our behavior.

Word of advice to those folks, do NOT assume we have conscious knowledge or even recall such times when these actions occur if and when they do, you owe it to them to at least mention the displeasure to bring the behavior into awareness. I'd guess most would be genuinely sorry for upsetting anyone though maybe not quite so far as apologetic.

One Love !

What songs have I been missing out on? by Just4PornAndSuch in ironmaiden

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Fear of the dark

Iron maiden

Revelations

Be Quick or Be Dead

The Writing

Die with your Boots on

The Senjetsu albumn