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Should I stay or should I go?

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Walkerscrisps1 · 20/07/2021 13:36

I’ve been married for 15 years, and been in a relationship with my wife for 20 years. Two children, 12 and 15. A few years ago my wife told me she did not want a physical relationship with me or anyone else. I accepted this. We sleep in separate beds, we don’t physically touch each other, no hugs, no kisses, no cuddles, no sex. I’m 43 and too young for this. I crave physical intimacy. We remain good friends, spend good time together, worship our children, but something major is missing for me. I know I will not get physical intimacy with my wife, she doesn’t need it and has been clear she does not want that with me. Any advice is welcome.

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AmberIsACertainty · 20/07/2021 13:41

Everyone deserves to be who they are. You can't be yourself in this relationship. Try to time things so the 15yr old isn't in the middle of GCSE exams.

DismantledKing · 20/07/2021 13:43

You can’t spend the rest of your life like this.

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