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Intimacy even less due to virus

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stimulatemymind · 29/04/2020 17:31

Since the virus hit my husband wont even kiss me,never mind anything else. He says he doesnt want to pass anything onto me.He is returning to work soon and has been furloughed for 6wks.
Firstly let me say im no sex addict..honestly. My husband and i have never had sex like rabbits, im the one whos wanting it at least once a month, he isnt. He doesn't seem to have a sex drive. Im heavier than i was and now disabled so even though he says he isnt bothered by that i think he is. We're both in our 50's and have only ever slept with each other. We were really young when we got together. He's a perfect husband and father, he works full time and still runs the house etc and never complains. Hes not romantic, but i am. i do love him to bits,intimacy is the only issue we have in our marriage but to me thats a big thing.
Your views and advice would be most appreciated.

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Alonelonelyloner · 29/04/2020 23:28

I'm so sorry you're experiencing this. Intimacy is so important. I think it is even if we don't realise how much we need it. Just the touch on the arm or kiss on the cheek is so important. To lack real physical closeness to the person you love most in this world is awful.
I was in a similar situation but am now in the process of leaving. Nevertheless, for what it's worth, for me the virus is an excuse. Seems to be. There is no need for him not to kiss you or be close to you when you live together. No need. He is using poor excuses.

He's not the perfect husband if he doesn't care about fulfilling your needs in things that he can and that is his role.
Our partners can't be everything to us, but the intimacy is non-negotiable.
I was with an emotionally and physically distant man for twenty or more years. It damaged me a great deal.

You need to talk to him and expect more from him and met him know that this isn't optional. If he loves you, which he surely does then he will step up.

If he has checked out and is genuinely using the virus as a get out of jail free card then you would be right to hold him accountable and seek counselling or call time.
Life is short and it's the loneliest thing to be in a lonely relationship.
Sorry I meant to reply earlier to this but got sidetracked.
Let us know how you get on. Good luck!

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