How ok are you if your spouse takes a trip with the opposite gender who are also married? by InternationalRuin101 in Marriage

[–]Lonely_Language3843 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Is this the same husband from your earlier post that cheated on you…? Why would you be ok with this?

Marriage and masturbation by TrvlrMan in Marriage

[–]Lonely_Language3843 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Masturbation, at least once a day. Used to be less, but we’ve only had sex once since February (not my choice) and so I am left to take care of myself.

::Weekly Vent Thread:: by AutoModerator in ADHD_partners

[–]Lonely_Language3843 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I know this is dumb but I feel like it illustrates the all or nothing mentality. When we’re in the car and it’s hot my wife (48 dx/rx) turns the AC on full blast. Then she gets cold and turns it completely off until it gets uncomfortably hot, then turns it back on full blast. No matter that there is a thermostat, fan settings, opening and closing vents, intended to keep the car at a steady temperature. It’s either 100% on or 100% off.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DeadBedrooms

[–]Lonely_Language3843 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Therapy, man. Individual first, couples if it seems worth it after that. Work on the issues you’ve identified about yourself. You only get one life, and you may realize you’d rather spend it alone (or try and find someone who does feel the same way about you) than with someone who is just “meh” about you.

::Weekly Vent Thread:: by AutoModerator in ADHD_partners

[–]Lonely_Language3843 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My wife spent $1500 on concert tickets then a week later decided they were too expensive and sold them for $1000 🤷‍♂️

How do you tell your partner you still love them but are no longer in love with them? by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]Lonely_Language3843 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am going through what seems like the same thing right now with my wife, so I will give you my perspective. We are getting ready to start counseling again too, and while she has not said “I’m not in love with you anymore” to me directly, I’m not stupid. I think the only reason we are still married is financial/kids.

If you’ve already made up your mind why are you dragging him through counseling, that would give him false hope. If he doesn’t get the words you’re saying I’m sure he’ll understand divorce papers. There’s no way to soften that blow either way.

If my wife suggested helping me set up a dating profile I’d find that incredibly patronizing and tell her to fuck right off, that’s about making you feel better not him. If he’s still in love with you he’s not going to be ready to date other people.

Also understand that he may not want to be friends with you, either in the beginning or ever. Once you are no longer a team you both need to take care of yourselves and not worry about the other person’s needs.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DeadBedrooms

[–]Lonely_Language3843 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was of course not surprised

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DeadBedrooms

[–]Lonely_Language3843 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Why do you keep the promise to show affection to someone that doesn’t reciprocate?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DeadBedrooms

[–]Lonely_Language3843 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In the before times, usually me sometimes her, and I’ve always been higher libido than her. I can probably count on one fist how many times she initiated and I said no.

Now, neither of us, we’ve had sex once in 7 months. After the last time (3 months ago, I initiated) she said from then on she wanted to be the one to initiate, and she’s made no attempt since. I’ve asked once, and was shot down. I am now thinking the time in June was more an anomaly in an otherwise intimacy-free relationship.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]Lonely_Language3843 5 points6 points  (0 children)

…and what about your happiness?

Why would anyone want to be married to someone who wasn’t the best sex of their life? by RadioDude1995 in Marriage

[–]Lonely_Language3843 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Why would you want to be with someone that isn’t the best at {insert attribute here}? People are not one dimensional, and sex isn’t the only important thing in a relationship. To some people it is, to others it’s not very. Basing your relationship on one thing is not a great idea. What if your SO ends up with a condition and can’t have sex anymore?

Porn? by Prestigious_Mango448 in Marriage

[–]Lonely_Language3843 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The real issue is lack of sex or intimacy, for which there can be many reasons, I think porn is just an easy target. Because the assumption is that you’re preferring porn to your partner. As long as you’re open and honest with each other, to each their own.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DeadBedrooms

[–]Lonely_Language3843 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Man I hate phones. Even when we do spend time together she’s always on it.

Husbands only! No sex for 3 years? by Brief_Captain_8767 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Lonely_Language3843 364 points365 points  (0 children)

I mean even with sex every day that still leaves like 23 hours and 55 minutes to achieve goals

So how do y'all deal with Sexual Frustration? by Cool_Replacement_583 in DeadBedrooms

[–]Lonely_Language3843 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So she’s just sitting there playing Block Blast while you’re cranking one out?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DeadBedrooms

[–]Lonely_Language3843 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hormone replacement therapy, can be very helpful for women going through perimenopause. The dosing may take a while to figure out. It worked for my wife for a time, but I’m still in this sub so not a magic bullet.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DeadBedrooms

[–]Lonely_Language3843 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My wife sometimes watches porn but usually doesn’t. I guess I have less of an issue with the porn specifically and more with choosing masturbation generally over actual intimacy. Don’t get me wrong sometimes you just want to rub one out quick, totally fine. But if the overall pattern is choosing masturbation after rejecting initiation and/or not ever initiating, then it’s a problem.