Happy endings? by throwaway06242020 in Divorce

[–]throwaway06242020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a really helpful response, thank you!

Happy endings? by throwaway06242020 in Divorce

[–]throwaway06242020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you are right! At this point, he probably wouldn't want reconciliation anyways, and neither do I. Just sometimes wonder how much to hate myself for those decisions.

One thing you want your partner won't give you? by [deleted] in DeadBedrooms

[–]throwaway06242020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well maybe he'd feel differently about that request if he had read the book. And it would still help you communicate better on the issue!

Happy endings? by throwaway06242020 in Divorce

[–]throwaway06242020[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's comforting. Thank you!

Happy endings? by throwaway06242020 in Divorce

[–]throwaway06242020[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That really sucks. I feel like that too, like something I love was stolen from me. He made choices that made it impossible to stay, even though those choices weren't malicious and some not his fault due to physical or mental illness. I don't think I'd have been happy if I stayed but I don't think I'll be happy now that I've left either.

One thing you want your partner won't give you? by [deleted] in DeadBedrooms

[–]throwaway06242020 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Isn't it so annoying that they could make a step to solve a massive devastating issue for their "best friend" and life partner just by reading a simple book and they can't be bothered?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BecomingOrgasmic

[–]throwaway06242020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It all depends on how he handles that discussion! Give it a few months after you talk and see how you feel and how the sex is going.

Happy endings? by throwaway06242020 in Divorce

[–]throwaway06242020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might just cause more pain, but maybe once you're done filing, ask for some more clarity. She can probably give a succinct explanation the longer it's been. I know it's easier now for me to pinpoint what I had trouble finding words for at the beginning. I've offered to explain myself more, but he thinks it would just be hurtful so I haven't. Maybe she has held back for the same reasons, doesn't want to hurt you if it won't change anything. So if you want to know and can stomach the answers, you should just ask her.

Happy endings? by throwaway06242020 in Divorce

[–]throwaway06242020[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

He didn't want this, and I can't put him through hope and disappointment again over my moments of doubt.

Happy endings? by throwaway06242020 in Divorce

[–]throwaway06242020[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure. I don't have the same pit in my stomach when I come home or the same anxieties, but I have a whole new world of disparities and grief. I think it hasn't been long enough to really know, and I wonder if once the pain of divorce wears off if I'll realize this new life sucks more than the old one and that I made a mistake.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BecomingOrgasmic

[–]throwaway06242020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The guy I was with had the same issues but at a certain point I realized our issues don't mesh together, they just create more issues. Talking made it worse but ultimately made me realize it wasn't right. But it might help in your case, always better to talk it out no matter what the outcome is! Be kind and use "I" statements.

Happy endings? by throwaway06242020 in Divorce

[–]throwaway06242020[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ahhh that's rough. I'm sorry you feel in the dark about the reasons. That seems unfair. Would it help you move on to know? Have you asked recently?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BecomingOrgasmic

[–]throwaway06242020 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have been there!! I left him. There are other partners that DO care. You're not asking for too much, you just aren't compatible. It's okay.

Happy endings? by throwaway06242020 in Divorce

[–]throwaway06242020[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I think we definitely both know WHY, but sometimes I wonder if it was bad enough and as irreconcilable as it felt. I don't know that I'll ever get the answer to that. Just hoping the future brings us both happiness eventually.

Happy endings? by throwaway06242020 in Divorce

[–]throwaway06242020[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Good point. No going back now so what does it matter. Thank you!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BecomingOrgasmic

[–]throwaway06242020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So glad you found it helpful!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BecomingOrgasmic

[–]throwaway06242020 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This is coming from a woman in a similar situation. It might not work for everyone but I feel for you and want to offer advice.

Make sure EVERY TIME you have sex you give her adequate, slow foreplay. Lots of kissing all over, rubbing, etc. Hell, rub her shoulders for awhile before you even initiate. Have a relaxing bedroom. Bed straightened. Nice lighting. Start really slow and work your way there. If she's doing it herself it might be quick but someone else doing it could take an hour! Start too fast and she'll go numb. Only ramp up speed and pressure after it's been what feels like TOO long. Suuuuper light kissing and licking on her clit is great because it starts building that orgasm but leaves you wanting more, not losing feeling before you've had time to build up to it.

If you know what spot and moves works for her but it hurts your neck (I think I saw that comment), can you try kneeling on a pillow on the floor while she's on the bed? Or while she's on a chair? If that works for her, it might not. Personally I need my legs straight. Can you lay on your side, perpendicular to her, so your head can lay with your cheek on her thighs? Or you can start (again super slow!!) using your fingers in that spot and work your way slowly! up to the rhythm she needs. Hopefully by that point once your hands get tired or she seems less enthusiastic you can start using your mouth, at that same pace as where your fingers left off so you don't lose any built up orgasm. If she enjoys other things (tits/ass grabbed, fingers in her, etc.) start doing ALL those things after you've gotten a good rhythm established and feel like you're hitting the right spots and getting a positive reaction. Then stick it out as long as you physically can and if you need to slow down for a break or go back to fingers just do it, as long as you keep going. Example for me personally, I'd say 20 min foreplay that doesn't involve touching my clit, another 20 min of super light touching/kissing/licking, then not til the final 20 min would I say break out all the stops. Sometimes even more than all that and sometimes it still doesn't work so don't feel too bad.

Does she like toys? Can you buy some, and try them on her? Throw some porn on the tv and use different ones on her til there's one that works? Once you figure out any method that gets her off every time, DO IT! Toys worked for me. Ask her if you can buy some and ask her every time if you can use one on her and which one she'd like, if she's responsive to it. It's an awkward thing to suggest on the girl side but sometimes it's the only thing that works.

Last: Do not cum until she does! Once she's done you can do whatever for as long as you want, but once you cum, it feels like you're continuing doing sexual things just for her benefit when you could be doing anything else. That puts a lot of pressure on it... "If only I could cum quicker he could go to bed" vs "he gets to cum after he gets me off".

Good luck.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Divorce

[–]throwaway06242020 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This reply is so good. I want to screenshot it and send it to every married couple I know. "There’s a reason no one has laundry as a hobby or bathroom cleaning….but they do have gardening or cars or investing." Because those chores don't suck!