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DH asked me to consider an open marriage

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Pumpkinspicedmum · 21/11/2022 23:06

Me and DH have been together since we were 16 and are now 30 with a dd (4) and a ds (16mo)

Since my first pregnancy, I have been struggling with a very low libido and must admit to neglecting DH in that area. The other night DH asked if we could talk and said he wasn't happy in such a low sex marriage (we've dtd 5 times since the birth of our daughter 4 years ago) and really needs sex. He said he has been getting increasingly frustrated and snappy and feels lost in our marriage. He said that he does love me but feels that our relationship is in trouble.

I was honest and told him that it's not him but that I just have zero libido. He suggested counselling but I really don't like the idea of discussing our sex life with a stranger. If I'm honest, I got a bit defensive and went to bed in a huff which I know was wrong.

Fast forward to this evening and DH has asked me if I would consider an open marriage so that he can get his needs met, taking the pressure off of me. He said he loves me and wants our family to stay together but that a compromise needs to be made and its up to me whether we go for sex therapy or I carry on as I am and we have an open marriage.

To be honest, I dont really want to do either and feel a bit annoyed at DH for ruining the status quo which deep down I know is unreasonable and he isn't wrong for wanting sex with his own wife.

Any words of wisdom whilst I try to navigate this situation would be greatly appreciated x

OP posts:
emptythelitterbox · 27/11/2022 20:50

limabeans · 27/11/2022 09:30

You have a GEM of a husband, the decent guys we all dream off. He had many opportunities to stray, but he wants to work at your marriage. Please please do everything you can to save your marriage. If sex is no longer important to you, then you won't meet another man to have a long term relationship who will put up with it. You have a great man.

There are plenty of men out there who can't perform as well as asexual men who'd want a relationship.

Adelgado8193 · 28/11/2022 05:26

I find it mind boggling and ridiculously unaware that somebody wouldn't neglect something so essential and be shocked when the other person seeks it out elsewhere. Hey I don't want it but it had never occurred to me that the other person did not participate in this decision and might seek alternatives. Sounds kind of self-absorbed

WednesdaysChild11 · 28/11/2022 09:53

Adelgado8193 · 28/11/2022 05:26

I find it mind boggling and ridiculously unaware that somebody wouldn't neglect something so essential and be shocked when the other person seeks it out elsewhere. Hey I don't want it but it had never occurred to me that the other person did not participate in this decision and might seek alternatives. Sounds kind of self-absorbed

Extremely.

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