In my particular case, she had a hysterectomy and sex slowly faded. After a very long delay, I broke down and begged and her response was, “Sorry, but I have no further interest in sex, none.” And that was the end of it.
I’m too honorable (or loyal, or religious, or stupid) to cheat, so I haven’t. But after 15 years without, I’m seriously questioning my own beliefs and asking myself why I got married at all. I’m questioning the basic tenets of marriage, such as partnership and sharing and sacrifice. You mean she can’t give me 15 minutes a year? No birthday presents, no anniversary bliss, no surprise when we take a trip somewhere?
It hurts. It really does.
How very sad...and mean.
Me thinks a lot of us are in same boat. In my case, on her part lets just say age takes a toll.
I’ve felt your pain, longer. It finally ended, and I’ve a new and ACTIVE :) life with a great partner now. My family tells me it’s great to see the old, happy, fun me again.