wife's given up being intimate... hardly a kiss or hug, just anger
Question Posted Friday September 17 2010, 11:05 pm
weve had 10 years of love and 10 years of friction. now its reduced to edginess, short visits about logistics and lack of $.
I am trying to lead my wife back to love but she is resentful, angry and almost wants me out of her way/life. obviously no sex for years (3)
any ideas on how to improve our marriage
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Love Life? OctoberSolaire answered Saturday September 25 2010, 10:17 pm: Sound's like everything is going downhill. Find some time where both of you are free, and sit her down. Talk to her seriously. Look her directly in the eyes. Tell her exactly how you feel. Figure out what is bothering her and what she wants. Please her. If she talks, don't interrupt her and listen intently. Communication is key. The solution is bound to come up. And whatever it may be, stick to it!
WittyUsernameHere answered Saturday September 18 2010, 1:59 am: Relationship counseling.
You should have gone long before now. Twenty years of history isn't something a three line question and internet wisdom can unwind.
Go to your wife. Tell her that you want to go see a therapist with her to try to fix, improve, deal with, or otherwise address the problems in your marriage. Be positive. Tell her you miss connecting with her and that you want an end to driving each other up the wall.
You can't lead her back. After 10 years no one is a saint. You've both given each other justified reasons for the anger and resentment you each bear. She has to come back of her own volition. Your job is to stretch out your hand.
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