Husband wants to rekindle sex-starved marriage
Dear Amy: After 10 years of therapy and antidepressants for PTSD from childhood sexual abuse, my wife of 20 years has decided that she can no longer tolerate sex or sexual activity, including kissing. All she wants is to hug and hold hands.
She believes this state is permanent and necessary for her healing.
Amy, we are only in our 50s. I am far too young to no longer have any sexual activity.
I have compassion for her pain, but this feels unbearable to me.
I have supported her through all her therapy, but I also want her to support my needs and desires, also.
We have twin teenagers who are wonderful. We have lots of friends and a happy house.
I want to also have a wife, not just an affectionate roommate.
My own therapist thinks that my wife should try harder on my behalf.
What should I do?
-- Desperate Husband
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