"Your needs are real and valid, but in truth this is not a sexuality problem; rather, it is a power struggle that you are losing."
"It is very difficult to see a way out when two people are locked into this kind of emotional prison."
The article addresses the author's experience of longing for physical touch and intimacy in a marriage where such needs are unmet. After proposing a progressive desensitization therapy approach, the author's wife dismisses the idea and expresses little interest in physical connection, attributing the issue to age-related norms. Despite other aspects of their relationship being healthy, the author feels trapped and is left considering alternative solutions for intimacy. The conclusions suggest that the underlying issue is a power struggle and stresses the importance of empathy, communication, and potentially mediation through couples counseling.
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