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When Intimacy Fades: Can Love Survive Without It? š
Hey there, I never thought Iād be the one asking for advice about my own relationship, but here I am. My boyfriend and I have been together for almost five years, living together for four, and honestly, it feels like weāre just roommates lately. We used to be all about cuddles, kisses, and late-night talks, but after he went through a tough time with his mental health and started new medication, things changed. His sex drive disappeared, and suddenly, intimacy became this awkward, tiptoed-around topic. I tried to be understandingālove is more than just sex, right? But as time went on, the romance faded, and I started to wonder if we were just coexisting. We both got caught up in work, anxiety, and justā¦ life. Now, he says he wants to try againāgym dates, candlelit dinners, the whole nine yards. But Iām scared. What if itās too late? What if Iām the only one who still wants that spark? Has anyone else felt like this? I could really use some honest advice. š #relationshipadvice #intimacyissues #emotionalstruggles #couplescounseling #RomanticRelationships
2025-05-13
Nunyum
If love doesn't survive without intimacy then it wasn't love it was lust.
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Empath19601
Married for 49 yrs, no sex for at least the past eight yrs. My husband is a narcissist, lacks empathy and has no respect for me whatsoever. Itās his way or the highway. He pretty much ignores me and he is selfish with āhisā money. I am disabled but he refuses to pay for cleaning help saying, āIām not going to pay for people to clean up your messes!ā I guess Iām solely responsible for all the dust, grime, dirt around here. Why in the world would I want to be intimate with a man who treats me so poorly? I donāt.
05-13
Chagrin Falls, OH
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Debra Noble
Communication is key!!! Sex is a very small part of love . Theyāre are many more ways to show love. Itās a FACT!!!!
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Argyle, NY
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Seymore Turner
Love goes well beyond sex.
05-13
Valparaiso, IN
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Guest
Intimacy is a big part of any relationship. Take it away and it puts a huge strain on the relationship.
05-13
New York, NY
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Beth Tatro
Although sex isn't everything, it is important in a relationship. Regular, healthy sex can carry a couple a long way, but if the other foundations (mutual respect, trust, honest communication, shared goals etc) aren't there, eventully the relationship will fail (even if you have mind blowing sex often). So it is a balancing act, and of course, all couples go thru rough patches. I think you should try your best to bring intimacy back into your relationship. Only the 2 of you know if the relationship has run its course or not, but I don't think you will ever regret giving it another go. You might be surprised, and perhaps it can be even better than it was! All the best to you.
05-13
Bennington, VT
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Bob Siracuse
My wife and I are going thru this now, not my choice but hers.
05-13
Union, KY
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Marie
yes I can, just depends on the people. I asked my boyfriend would you love me if I was paralyzed from the waist down.? his reply was as long as we could have sex. that was the deal breaker for me I knew you would not be the man for me for the rest of my life. three years later I left. Christopher Reeves wife is the perfect example how love grows deeper with time and the intimacy is irrelevant. as you get older the Mojo may go away or not. in the beginning you're in love. as time goes on it grows deeper. and the sex is irrelevant compared to what really matters. doesn't mean you're not going to have sex. or an intimate relationship. but I experienced it myself. because I would stay with that man if he was paralyzed from the waist down. he screwed up big time. I'm a damn good check catch
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Popparod123
For us men, sex is the glueā¦.. šø
05-13
Chino, CA
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