Is repairing a sexless marriage possible?
Another article by Dr. Andrew D. Atwood, LMFT, from www.HopefulSolutions.net
There is no back-or-white answer to this question. The best way
to ask the question is like this: “What is the probability
that my sexless marriage, with its own specific challenges, can
be repaired?”
You aren’t going to know the answer until after you do some
good work at repairing your sexless marriage. I am being as honest
right now as I can be. I can’t tell you what the probability
is for change in your relationship. But I can tell you something
of what you ought to do to see what the probability for change actually
is.
For you to find out you will have to work at uncovering the real
problems, and then you will have to work to address the real problems.
Obviously, the more you understand, the better off you will be.
The better you get at handling your anxiety about dealing with the
tough stuff, the better off you will be. The more you can adapt
and change, the better off you will be.
As you dig into the real issues you will have to look at 5 Challenging
Areas.
First, what biological problems might be impacting you, your partner,
and thus your relationship?
Second, what relationship problems might be getting in the way
of enjoying sex together?
Third, what particular cultural issues about “right”
and “wrong” might be blocking you?
Fourth, what personal issues, what struggles with the way you think
or feel, are keeping you stuck?
Fifth, what spiritual and/or energetic issues might be sapping
you from the ability to relax and free-fall into a relationship
of bliss?
So let me say it again, but in a different way. There is some probability
that you can change your sexless marriage, but you won’t know
how high the probability is until you dig deeper into the changes
you will have to make.
People very often don’t do the work for fear that they will
discover that it will take a lot of work, and a lot of hard work.
There is hope, always. Tools and resources for doing the work that
is required can be found at www.HopefulSolutions.net.
There is always hope.
And if nothing can be changed… hope will always remain. Life
can be better, one way or another.
This article is provided by Dr. Andrew D. Atwood, LMFT, LCSW, content
expert at www.HopefulSolutions.net.
Always use your common sense when seeking advice for your sexless
marriage. Where appropriate, always consult your physician.
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