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To give up on my marriage

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fedupwithseparatebedrooms · 12/09/2026 19:20

DH and I have had separate bedrooms for well over a year (his choice, not mine). Sex once in about 2 years. We have talked about it and he says it's not for ever but I can't see how things can be normal again. I'm 49, he's 47 and married 12 years.

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icouldholditwithacobweb · 13/09/2026 20:28

I mean, if he's on something like lamotrigine (mood stabiliser) the impotence and lack of libido are noted side effects but he might also be struggling to access his emotions (or they're dialled way down) now he's medicated, which complicates sex and intimacy further.

It's definitely something you can overcome together, but he has to want to put the work in on it with you.

Sheschewing · 14/09/2026 17:54

Sounds like he gave up on the marriage a few years ago @fedupwithseparatebedrooms

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