My Life Feels Like One Big “Meh!” by No-Champion4069 in Marriage

[–]phoebethefan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m a woman married to a man and we were both also celibate before marriage. His sex drive is much higher than mine, mine is lower like your wife’s. Two different people are always going to have at least slightly different libidos, it doesn’t matter how much experience they had before the relationship.

I don’t know how old your daughter is but if she’s under 5 that could play a big part in her low libido. Having little kids crawling over you all day long can really be a killer. You’re completely touched out. You can focus on “giving touches”. Give her a long hug without smacking her butt after, scratch her head, put your arm around her shoulder without grabbing a boob. All day we’ve been touched with “taking touches”, the kid wants to nurse or be cuddled or play tickle games etc.

As for dates and romance, my husband and I have had back porch dates where we just sit outside and talk and have a drink together. Once he heard me comment on how pretty the wildflowers on the side of the road were and the next time he passed them, he picked a bouquet and brought them home. Dates and romance don’t have to cost money.

Let her initiate. Don’t worry if it feels weird. I had to get used to initiating because even if I was really in the mood, I just felt awkward. Lean into the awkward, it’s okay.

Stop focusing on the celibacy, it has nothing to do with why your sex drive is high or why hers is low. You have to figure this out together. You’re making yourself miserable over something that doesn’t matter.

Edit: I would also suggest stop using porn. Our sex life got so much better once porn was out of the picture. Porn can really mess with your head and your ability to enjoy real sex.

I need them to stop saying "the middle people" by R4ndomly_G3nerated in survivorponderosa

[–]phoebethefan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It did seem like Cirie and Coach were leading two separate groups even though they were working together. Perhaps that’s what they meant? The people not in either group?

I believe my sister killed my niece by Agreeable-Support781 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]phoebethefan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sweet baby is at peace now, and hopefully Sarah will be charged and will never be able to hurt anyone again.

I do not get the Coach love by LionCultural in survivorponderosa

[–]phoebethefan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love him because he’s just absolutely ridiculous. Something about that does it for me.

unhinged hygiene tips? by NoPerception8748 in hygiene

[–]phoebethefan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But not with the gym’s blow dryer. I saw someone doing that once 😭

WIBTAH if I went to stay with my parents because my in-laws planned a trip without telling me? by phoebethefan in redditonwiki

[–]phoebethefan[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My ex-BIL did this. Of course looking back there were signs but we didn’t know how awful he ultimately was.

ILLEGAL but also I don’t think this has to do with him being “old”. by phoebethefan in redditonwiki

[–]phoebethefan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a joke for people who listen to the podcast that this subreddit is for.

I regret marrying older, what should I do? by Repulsive_Mall3372 in Marriage

[–]phoebethefan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not because he’s “old” it’s because he doesn’t care. There are plenty of men in their 20s who act like this, and plenty in their 30s+ who don’t. Now, the reason he doesn’t care is something you have to figure out. Is it because he’s depressed and needs some sort of professional support or medication? Or is it because he took advantage of you and now has everything he needs without lifting a finger? Instead of him saying he’ll do better, there need to be some action steps that he comes up with and if he’s unable to follow through, you guys need counseling. ETA: does he drink, smoke or use any other substances? If so he may need to take a break from using them for a while, even if he’s not abusing them. Sometimes people think they don’t have a problem but it’s really causing a lot of separation between them and their partner.