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How can I reignite the passion/ spark?

7 replies

wefly · 14/07/2024 21:27

I love my DP. We've been together 6 years. 1 toddler, 7 months pregnant with baby.

We've always had pretty consistent intimacy. DTD 1 a week.

Recently though, I've had no desire. I want to want to... but often find myself irritable when he comes close.. he's very understanding and never forces the matter but I know deep down he's probably noticed. It's like a light has gone out within me.

It's definitely not him. He's gorgeous and wonderful. It's me.

I long to feel that desire and passion again. Any advice for how I can generate it?

OP posts:
insomniacdreams · 15/07/2024 08:20

You are probably tired and hormonal from your current pregnancy. If you don’t feel the desire to have sex at the moment I think that’s probably understandable. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself.

Channellingsophistication · 15/07/2024 09:58

But you have a toddler and you are 7 months pregnant and I’m sure very tired. Dont pressurise yourself

FloydPink · 15/07/2024 11:10

Channellingsophistication · 15/07/2024 09:58

But you have a toddler and you are 7 months pregnant and I’m sure very tired. Dont pressurise yourself

This! It's totally normal.

Sex is great but knowing you are loved is far better IMO. Just be open with him and tell him this. What can you do together to make each other happy - maybe a date night in with cuddles and thats it and go from there. Maybe plan a nice weekend away after baby is born etc...

Pocketfullofdogtreats · 15/07/2024 11:16

Massages with nice oil :) Ask him to massage your back, and then you do him, or vv.

Seaoftroubles · 15/07/2024 13:23

This is totally normal OP, you are in your third trimester plus you have a toddler. You can't help what your hormones are doing! Cut yourself some slack and just make sure you have lots of hugs and cuddles with your partner.
I'm sure all will be well after your baby is born and your hormones have settled down, though it might take a while if you're breast feeding. Your partner sounds very understanding so just keep communicating well with him.

NChange10 · 15/07/2024 22:10

Holiday without the kids. Spa day? Massage.
Time off.

Girlmom35 · 16/07/2024 08:52

Give yourself a break.
Toddler and pregnancy, that's one hell of a mix. Nothing kills your libido more than raging hormones and cleaning up all kinds of bolily fluids from a toddler all day.
Do you have any child-free days? Do you do things as a couple outside of the house without your child?

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