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Sexless relationship

11 replies

alexv123 · 03/04/2025 19:38

Hi everyone! Just a bit of advice on what to do really! Have been with my partner for nearly 4 years now, we have a good relationship although the past couple of years he is no longer interested in having sex with me. I try on numerous occasions and each time he makes up different reasoning for not wanting it. I would say In the last 2 years we’ve probably done it 5 times- If that! Am I being over dramatic over this? I just think sex is such a big part of a relationship!

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FortyElephants · 03/04/2025 19:38

You aren't being over dramatic. Do you want to live without sex forever? If not, it's time to leave

Maitri108 · 03/04/2025 19:40

He's not interested so you need to either accept celibacy or move on.

TwistedWonder · 03/04/2025 19:48

How old are you both? Could he be having ED issues he’s embarrassed about?

Whatever the answer to the above, no don’t settle for a sexless relationship especially after only a few years.

alexv123 · 03/04/2025 19:49

We are both in our 30s. I think it’s time to move on unfortunately

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GreenCandleWax · 03/04/2025 20:03

Does he have a health issue, eg. low testosterone or heart problem that he has not discussed with you?

TomatoSandwiches · 03/04/2025 20:05

If he's not interested in fixing whatever the problem is and you desire a sex life then leave, life is too short to wait and wait in an unhappy relationship.

AnneLovesGilbert · 03/04/2025 20:11

Move on!

AttilaTheMeerkat · 03/04/2025 20:15

I would end the relationship.

PermanentTemporary · 03/04/2025 22:09

Was it always a bit infrequent? Do you know what changed two years ago?

I'd always say it's worth trying really hard to have the conversation. Some things are fixable or at least improbable. But if he really won't talk about it, you're a bit stuck.

Isthiswhatmenthink · 03/04/2025 22:43

alexv123 · 03/04/2025 19:49

We are both in our 30s. I think it’s time to move on unfortunately

Too right. This is not normal.

GraziaMaria · 03/04/2025 23:02

I’ve been with my husband almost 30 years- only in the 8 months has our intimate relationship tailed off ( with good reason)…

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