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No interest in me physically

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Floralfloralliz · 21/03/2025 19:11

My boyfriend and I got back together recently after a couple of months apart. He is 50 and I'm 38. He's always been hard to grasp when it comes to sex. In the 6 years we've basically been together he's been through months of not wanting any sort of physical touch. To months where he's wanted sex 3 or 4 times a week. But it's been pretty dead for 18 months now and nothing I say seems to work.

I'm not unattractive. Men my own age ask me out. I'm not gorgeous. But I wear makeup. Smile and wear nice clothes. I wear perfume. There's no reason I can put my finger on that he wouldn't like me. But he just isn't remotely interested. All he does is pecks me on the lips and fall asleep with me on the sofa.

He's currently laid with his dog who's getting huge. That's another aspect. He just won't teach the dog to lay down on the floor. I've told him I'm fed up. But it's always made into a joke or he will say he's too big and needs to not sleep with us. But then nothing with that changes either.

We've had a nice day together but the dogs been stuck with him 24/7. He's just laid down with the dog so I've said I'm going to bed to read. He said they'd come through in a minute. I said no I want to read and be comfy. Him lying in here with his back turned to Me and a dog on my feet isn't what I want.

I've had enough. I'm so fed up. I can't force him. I know he has no desire for me anymore. But yet he buys me gifts recently. He cooks for me. He's done decorating etc. He is doing things. But I want a real connection.

I don't know what to do. Its making me moody.

OP posts:
MarkingBad · 22/03/2025 09:26

SantasLargerHelper · 22/03/2025 07:12

I'm 55 and so is my boyfriend. We're capable of having a lot of sex. And do so. We are always snogging and touching each other.

Bit offended by this tbh, 50 isn't old!!! Your guy just sounds like a dick. Bin him.

I think you missed my point about this man behaving like an older man of 90.

I know 50 isn't old, as my post states I took am in my 50s

TwistedWonder · 22/03/2025 09:33

MarkingBad · 22/03/2025 09:26

I think you missed my point about this man behaving like an older man of 90.

I know 50 isn't old, as my post states I took am in my 50s

I agree with you. I’m pushing 60 and this guy sounds older than my dad in his ways

Many men in their 50’s and 60’s are still fit active and get out having fun. It’s about mindset not age

MarkingBad · 22/03/2025 09:40

TwistedWonder · 22/03/2025 09:33

I agree with you. I’m pushing 60 and this guy sounds older than my dad in his ways

Many men in their 50’s and 60’s are still fit active and get out having fun. It’s about mindset not age

Absolutely, some men are as old as they feel, others find a partner and go for the pipe and slippers approach OPs man sounds like the latter

JadedVeryJaded · 22/03/2025 09:43

I’m sorry OP but this is one of the most depressing relationships I’ve read about on here. There’s nothing here for you. Being on your own would be so much better.

ruddygreattiger · 22/03/2025 09:48

Op, as other posters have said there is no need for an argument.

You tell him it's over and to leave, NOW.
So what if he doesn't like it or agree, tough!

I would be heartbroken if my daughter was being treated like this in HER OWN HOUSE!
Please start putting yourself first, because in all honesty the only person can rely on to treat you well is YOU. Make the life that you want.
When this clown has gone make a list of things you want to do/make happen/ places to visit because you are free to be happy and do whatever you want to make it happen.
You can do this!

Anchorage56 · 22/03/2025 10:34

Sounds like you've given it a good try and it's not working and your unhappy. You need to move on. It doesn't matter if he cooks for you or helps with DIY, that's not enough. If he is depressed then of course no need to be nasty with him but you need to tell him your unhappy and are ending the relationship.

BLKReid · 22/03/2025 11:31

Hi,
Your bf has not been open…he is hiding from telling you he is struggling to get excited, your libido has intensified but his has declined and he’s using dog etc as excuses . He no longer sees you as a woman , his lover , soul mate etc…if there is no connection how can yoube with him?

skyeisthelimit · 22/03/2025 11:34

OP, this is your house, your furniture. If you don't want the dog on the sofa and the bed then tell him that. If he leaves then good. You are allowing him to behave like this though, and being pushed out of your own bedroom.

I know somebody who used to sleep with their dog, but as soon as they got a GF then the dog had to sleep downstairs. That is the behaviour that your DP should be showing, not allowing you to sleep in the spare room of your own house while he shares your bed with a dog!

This relationship isn't working. Tell him that, and move on. Learn how to express your boundaries. I know it isn't easy.

Dery · 22/03/2025 11:39

Not RTFT - only your posts - but it is still hugely unclear to me why you’re with him. Plenty of male partners will provide good company, do the cooking, paint rooms AND have sex. It’s not age, as you’ve acknowledged: DH is in his 60s and we have a healthy sex life. It feels like you’ve wasted a lot of key years on him. Why waste more?

Motnight · 22/03/2025 11:47

I can't quite understand why you are allowing yourself to live in such disgusting circumstances, Op. A dog pissing on your bed on a regular basis? I wouldn't put up with Idris Elba for that.

TwistedWonder · 22/03/2025 11:54

Motnight · 22/03/2025 11:47

I can't quite understand why you are allowing yourself to live in such disgusting circumstances, Op. A dog pissing on your bed on a regular basis? I wouldn't put up with Idris Elba for that.

Totally agree. I’d kick Brad Pitt in his prime out of bed if he treated me like this in my own home.

Im almost 60 and I wouldn’t settle for this bloke now let alone when I was still in my 30’s

Honestly OP bring single is far preferable to this. What do you personally get out of this relationship?

Bumblebeestiltskin · 22/03/2025 11:56

Floralfloralliz · 21/03/2025 19:37

The good parts I guess. The company. I hoped we'd reconnect. But we've not even reconnected sexually and I find it sad and frustrating.
I'm being moody tonight and said I'm sleeping on the sofa because I'm sick of not being able to roll over and can't sleep with such little space.
I'm sad we can't cuddle up in the mornings now either. The dog gets in the way every morning. I feel like my bedding stinks too. I'm washing it three times a week because the dogs not cocking his leg up yet. Pees on his feet.

Am I being unfair.

What good parts? Sounds like you never had a great sex life with him before, so why are you surprised?

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