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namechange143 · 28/10/2022 11:31

I'm hoping I'm not alone in this but I do feel like it. DH & I have a 2 year old child. He's never been a good sleeper & even before he was born we slept in separate rooms due to DH's awful snoring.
Since we had our son I feel like we're just friends. We are both seriously sleep deprived & don't have any baby sitters so don't get much torn together.
We don't have sex, it's not just because we don't have time, I literally have no interest in it at all. He's a brilliant Dad & I love our little family but the relationship has changed.
Is this normal & can we come back from it?

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hellosunshineagainxxx · 28/10/2022 11:40

Honestly? I couldn't live in a sexless marriage. My husband and I have a 3 y/o also still terrible with sleep and I'm pregnant but we still want sex with each other weekly. I don't think its normal, as harsh as that sounds

crochetandacuppa · 28/10/2022 12:17

I think this is incredibly common after having a child, but not normal in a healthy relationship. Can you try and find ways to connect? I know it’s hard without babysitting (we’re in a similar position) but can you do some things together at home in the evenings, once your DC is in bed? Something that helps you bond as a couple. Once you re-establish some emotional intimacy, the physical intimacy may naturally follow.

OrlandointheWilderness · 28/10/2022 13:43

How does he feel about it?

namechange143 · 06/11/2022 06:12

Thanks all for your replies. Honesty is good I say! I have arranged a date night for a few weeks time which I'm looking forward to.
DH is quite laid back but does question the lack of intimacy, which is understandable I think.

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DosCervezas · 06/11/2022 08:54

Snoring can be a huge problem, especially when it's causing you to sleep separately.
Have you looked into addressing it at all and seeking medical advice?

Billslills · 06/11/2022 09:38

It doesn't sound good but it does sound like there is an opportunity to rectify it, or at least try to. Don't get me wrong, the upcoming date sounds great, but I don't think an occasional date is going to make much of a change. Are you able to do something 'special' one night a week once your baby goes to sleep? Takeaway, drinks, home made cocktails? Unwind and re-connect. Something to look forward to each week.

KarenIsSexy · 06/11/2022 23:14

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