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What would you do if your partner....

27 replies

Skysky1 · 12/08/2020 18:11

What would you do if your partner never wanted to be intimate with you?
Only ever wanted to be intimate when it was solely to procreate
Resulting in being intimate no more than a handful of times in a 6 yr relationship
Never got undressed/dressed in front of you and would exit the room, if you were to also get changed or avoid the bathroom when you were in the shower clearly to avoid any sexual tension.
Never made any kind of conversation with you, and barely made eye contact so most days just resulting in 'hi, byes ' whilst you looked after the kids
When you do attempt to get intimate he makes excuses like 'did you hear that noise , let me go check it out' and goes out the room

As this is what is happening in my relationship and It's really saddening
I've asked him several times why he is avoiding it and he will say things like ' it was because you wasn't wearing lingerie before undressing or because he isn't turned on by pregnant women, or simply he doesn't know what time I'm talking about
But will hear me cry myself to sleep about it most nights and would rather pretend to be asleep and not hear a thing

How would this make you feel if you were in a relationship like this ,and if you were what would you do?

OP posts:
Stinkbug · 12/08/2020 18:13

He has issues or he’s gay.

Shoxfordian · 12/08/2020 18:14

I would end it because he doesn't even want to try

Brakebackcyclebot · 12/08/2020 18:14

I would leave. Sorry this is happening yo you OP.

lyingwanker · 12/08/2020 18:16

I'd leave because you can't live your life like that

TwilightPeace · 12/08/2020 18:16

I would end it. Zero communication and no intimacy. It’s not a proper relationship, is it?
You don’t sound happy at all.

sunflowertulips · 12/08/2020 18:21

Same with my ex husband. Turned out he was a secret transvestite.

Aquamarine1029 · 12/08/2020 18:21

The questions you should be asking are ones directed to yourself. Why are you tolerating this? Is this really what you want for your life? Do you think his behaviour is in any way normal or healthy? Btw, it's not.

It's time to make some big decisions and get out of this nightmare.

InDeoEstMeaFiducia · 12/08/2020 18:21

I'd leave. He's asexual possibly.

category12 · 12/08/2020 18:22

I hope I'd leave, it sounds crushing.

happinessischocolate · 12/08/2020 18:26

I'd ask him to leave, that's not a relationship.

Was he ever affectionate?

WhereIsTheSaladDoris · 12/08/2020 18:27

Sorry to hear you’re dealing with this.

It isn’t right, normal or ok. But you know that, otherwise you wouldn’t have poster.

If you’ve attempted to communicate in about this huge issue during the last 6 years, you’ve exhausted all possibilities and it’s time to seriously consider ending the relationship.

It isn’t healthy for you, or him.

You can’t fix him. Whatever is going on.

Aim to get to a point whereby you feel confident saying: if you are not prepared to communicate about this issue, I am no longer prepared to be in the relationship, I want a divorce.

Flowers
Joeblack066 · 12/08/2020 18:38

@sunflowertulips

Same with my ex husband. Turned out he was a secret transvestite.
That alone doesn’t mean he didn’t want intimacy tho, did it?
TheBlueStocking · 12/08/2020 18:40

I would leave. I'm really sorry this is happening to you, OP. It sounds soul destroying :(

Sunrise234 · 12/08/2020 18:51

Leave.

It is not just about sex but the fact you barely speak to each other either.
How long has this been going on?
Why are you staying?

Opentooffers · 12/08/2020 18:51

Sorry, I'd of left at the beginning rather than sticking round to procreate, I sure as hell would leave now regardless of DC's. He has major issues. Doesn't even talk to you? Was this relationship arranged? Surely you didn't chose him?

ThePluckOfTheCoward · 12/08/2020 18:55

Closet Gay. Leave this non-relationship now. Don't let him demean you any further.

StealthLemonade · 12/08/2020 18:56

Is therapy an option? I'm in the exact same situation bar the intimacy

NCParanoia · 12/08/2020 18:57

I would leave. It sounds like you've got a better chance of finding happiness without him. Is this a relationship you'd like to model to your children? I'm guessing the answer is no.

BigMamaFratelli · 12/08/2020 18:59

Oh that sounds awful OP Flowers

I don't think it matters as such what his issue is - gay, asexual, whatever. It matters that he doesn't want to try. Living like this will destroy you and you don't want to be teaching your kids that this is what a relationship looks like. If it was me, I'd leave. Easy to say, much harder to do I know. But I really hope you do do it.

HollowTalk · 12/08/2020 19:01

Never made any kind of conversation with you, and barely made eye contact

This would be enough for me to end it. I wouldn't want any intimacy with him anyway, because of that, so that would actually be a relief.

diggadoo · 12/08/2020 19:13

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MrsGrindah · 12/08/2020 19:19

Whatever the reason he’s being very unkind. He owes you an explanation at the very least . But frankly, I can’t see anything changing OP. You need to set yourself free , build up your self esteem and find someone who understands what a loving relationship truly is.

CokeEnStock · 12/08/2020 19:29

I would leave him.,plain and simple, because I/you deserve better.

frenchonion · 12/08/2020 19:31

LEAVE. Seriously. I know it's a right ballache but you will never ever be happy living like this.

SmokedGlass · 12/08/2020 22:15

I had the same excuses
He isn’t gay but very sexually repressed
27 yrs and it never changed, don’t know why I stupidly ignored the signs
Good bloke but he hid things so well

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