A common story: after 7 years of marriage, post-partum depression and a now-3 year old kid, sex (and sexiness) is long gone. I (husband) would like it back. I'm trying to be a supportive partner and make things better, but don't seem to be having any impact. She says she cares, but doesn't make efforts to help. Any suggestions?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 10, 2009 -
38 answers
What steps did you take to find your partner in spite of social anxiety or severe shyness?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 2, 2009 -
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She cheated, I'm heartbroken, how much should I hold back? Should I deliver an angry letter? Can our marriage be saved?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 29, 2009 -
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I've never been someone who practises their married signature or plans a dream wedding dress. Now, suddenly, I like the idea of getting married to my SO very much. Why? Help me reconcile this!
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 20, 2009 -
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I came home unexpectedly yesterday to discover my fiance kicking our beloved dog. I am not sure how to proceed. Please help.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 18, 2009 -
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We both need to lose weight... But I need some help figuring out how to successfully do it together.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 10, 2009 -
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I have heard conflicting information: in a community property state, if you file bankruptcy (not joint bankruptcy) is your spouse held liable for debt you acquired before the marriage?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 26, 2009 -
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Over the summer, I got married. For the most part, this is totally awesome. Due to circumstances beyond our control, though, we got married by eloping to Canada, and for many people, this seems to make our marriage less than real. I'm having a hard time dealing with it.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 9, 2009 -
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I don't believe in marriage. Everyone around my partner and me is getting married and she's getting depressed. How can I show my girl I love her just as much as the guys in rental tuxedos love theirs?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 30, 2009 -
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I'm planning to ask my girlfriend to marry me this summer, when we take a two-week vacation overseas. The trick will be to bring the ring with me in a way that doesn't attract customs', or her, attention.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 25, 2009 -
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Omnibus Relationship Question: Getting married, and can't wait, but have numerous small issues I want to resolve.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 13, 2009 -
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Explanation and advice needed on how to figure out taxes and withholding now that I'm married.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 6, 2009 -
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I feel like my marriage, and my relationship with my wife, are falling apart, and I can't stop it.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 4, 2009 -
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I found out that my dad cheated on my mom, and that my parents are dealing with his infidelity. They don't know I know. I don't want to tell them. In fact, I'd love to forget it. But I can't stop thinking about it and am having trouble sleeping. I need some tools to deal.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 30, 2008 -
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Short version: My wife has been offered a two year position in another city. I want to support her and this may be a good opportunity for her, but my instinct says it would be a mistake for our future and our finances. For the many MeFites who have undoubtedly been in similarly sized shoes: aside from budgets and plus/minus lists, what do we need to be considering when making this decision and what is a good way to create consensus if it seems like we can't agree?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 23, 2008 -
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I ran across an old friend on a social networking site. Five years ago, we went on a few dates and slept together a few times. He wants to have coffee. Really, just coffee. He's in a relationship, I'm married. Is it OK to see this guy? Should I tell my husband about our past?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 13, 2008 -
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Relationship Filter: Are we just not good for each other, or am I actually just screwed up from my family and last relationship?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 4, 2008 -
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In serious, long-term relationships, how have you dealt with nagging doubts? How have you sorted through those doubts and then either set them aside and committed yourself, or decided to end things?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 12, 2008 -
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Can anyone help me find a good marriage counselor in the Atlanta, Ga area?
posted by anonymous
on Sep 23, 2008 -
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What can be done in a marriage where one spouse believes in God and the other doesn't? The wife is (sort of newly) atheist and the husband can't accept this fact. Is there any hope?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 28, 2008 -
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I need help understanding how my hyper-smart geek husband's brain works. I want to give him the understanding he craves but am having a hard time inhabiting his plane.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 24, 2008 -
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Anyone ever heard of a wedding that was a cross between an atheist and a Christian ceremony?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 13, 2008 -
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My 60 year old mom, married 40 years to a husband with NPD, is drinking and crying in the evenings, angrily lashing out, taking sleeping pills in order to sleep at night, and anguishing over whether she can leave her marriage. How can I help her?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 3, 2008 -
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How to ask for a divorce after 26 years of marriage? I want to do it in a way that causes as little pain as possible, and makes room for as much constructive problem-solving as possible.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 19, 2008 -
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I need to find a very good marriage counselor in the Kansas City area, ASAP. My relationship has ended and there's a child at stake.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 18, 2008 -
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Can someone who's been there, or is close to someone who's been there, relate to me how the first few weeks in recovery from alcohol abuse in an AA type typically play out? My partner is going through this, and I'm feeling pretty confused, abandoned, and (I'm ashamed to say) a little angry.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 18, 2008 -
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Conversation starters needed for married couple's date night. The wife is a bit introverted and needs some prodding to get a conversation started... if it doesn't include career, kids or family.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 11, 2008 -
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