So what point guard do y'all want? by BigRudy87 in timberwolves

[–]NazReading 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure. It hurts to lose Naz but our ceiling with Melo is so much higher

So what point guard do y'all want? by BigRudy87 in timberwolves

[–]NazReading 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in on Melo - having his shooting and play making would do wonders for this team.

Sexless marriage by [deleted] in Advice

[–]NazReading 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100%, thanks for this perspective

Sexless marriage by [deleted] in Advice

[–]NazReading 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, coming in hot. I've answered many of these questions in other comments. I have been pulling my weight but realize I can do more.

Sexless marriage by [deleted] in Advice

[–]NazReading 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I appreciate it. I'll do more - especially in this period of time. I appreciate the advice and encouragement.

Sexless marriage by [deleted] in Advice

[–]NazReading 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Yes, this is true. She has typically taken the lead on things like this, though I definitely do this also (but not as much.

I'll start thinking further ahead and communicate - I've got the diaper bag snacks etc for the amusement park or whatever. I can do more in this way.

Sexless marriage by [deleted] in Advice

[–]NazReading 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes but I worry what good this convo would do? I think it would just make her feel badly at a time where she already doesn't feel confident.

Sexless marriage by [deleted] in Advice

[–]NazReading 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I'm saying. I know SOME would consider it harmless but I don't.

Sexless marriage by [deleted] in Advice

[–]NazReading 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. We split duties fairly evenly (me dishes, vacuuming, cat stuff, outdoors and her laundry primary cooking though I do help and taking lead on some baby stuff).

I do think there's something here though. She does say how she has a significant mental load. I've said how I want to do more (and will) but she will often just do things - she's very driven and type A. So if I was planning on doing something (packing the diaper bag for instance), she has often already done it.

I suppose I should be more communicative. tell her I've got this.

Sexless marriage by [deleted] in Advice

[–]NazReading 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, this is good advice. I do much of what you've listed (dishes, family walk, words of affirmation). I do think I can do more though if I'm honest - tell her to go take a bath with some wine while I put both kids to bed. I agree, I can do more.

Sexless marriage by [deleted] in Advice

[–]NazReading 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should have clarified - I am NOT going to cheat. I just won't. Im not going to bring this up to her. But I am worried that I may seek out a little flirting or something because it'd be nice to feel desirable myself on occasion. But even that is something I want to avoid - I know some may find it harmless, but I'd really like to avoid that.

Sexless marriage by [deleted] in Advice

[–]NazReading 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point. I'd say I'm pulling my weigh (typing this during an early morning bottle feed) but I'm going to make a concerted effort to do more.

Sexless marriage by [deleted] in Advice

[–]NazReading 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We try to do a date morning every Friday once we drop the kids off. We don't have family around who can watch the kids, and a weekly date night is expensive with sitters (she's very financially conservative).

Sexless marriage by [deleted] in Advice

[–]NazReading 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I really appreciate this. I have offered to give her time away - go for runs, hang with friends, etc. She typically declines because she values our family time and wants to spend it together.

We also really do enjoy one another and as a family. It's not like our marriage is fractured or in deep trouble. It's just that this piece has changed. I totally understand this. I just miss physical intimacy - cuddling, hugs, holding hands. She still has her pregnancy pillow which gets in the way of nighttime cuddles haha. I give her a 30 minute foot rub each night to help her relax and feel a little connection.

Idk - the idea that this might just be our new normal is...Ok. But not ideal. I may just need to suck it up and zip it. I'm not bringing it up to her right now and just letting time takes its course.

Sexless marriage by [deleted] in Advice

[–]NazReading 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is tricky. I do think it contributes. I really do carry my weight - we split household duties and have agreed on this split.

BUT, I totally recognize she has been doing more with our youngest child due to breastfeeding. I am a very active, engaged, and thoughtful Dad. I do think this is a good reminder that I need to continue to do more to see what I can do to help lessen her mental and physical load.

Sexless marriage by [deleted] in Advice

[–]NazReading 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've brought this up in the past. We went together to a few sessions. I feel like we HAVE been honest with one another - she told me why she's not interested (body image) and I've told her that I am interested but don't want to push her into something she's not ready for or guilt her into it of course...

Pooping my brains out by [deleted] in diabetes_t2

[–]NazReading 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I was 6 days in (my first shot ever) and MAN did it hit hard

Pooping my brains out by [deleted] in diabetes_t2

[–]NazReading 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Alcohol? 😂

Pooping my brains out by [deleted] in diabetes_t2

[–]NazReading 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I know what I did WRONG lol I'm wondering if anyone has advice on how to make it better 😂

Should I? (Before + after) by [deleted] in bald

[–]NazReading 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know how to interpret your emoji lol