Intimacy in marriage can fluctuate due to life changes such as stress, exhaustion, and parenthood. Communication is essential when feeling distanced; discussions about feelings can renew connection. After acknowledging feelings of rejection and overwhelm, partners can rekindle their bond through small gestures, including talking and physical affection. The trajectory of sexual desire is not linear, but prioritizing connection and communication fosters desire. Couples should remain patient and seek help when facing difficulties in intimacy, understanding that love is characterized by consistent effort to connect rather than physical closeness alone.
My husband still wanted intimacy, often. I, on the other hand, felt distant from my own body. I didn't know how to explain it, so I said nothing.
That conversation changed everything. We opened up. I explained how overwhelmed I felt. He admitted how rejected he had begun to feel.
We started small. Talking more, holding each other again, laughing, flirting. And slowly, the desire found its way back—not because we forced it, but because we faced it together.
Remember, love isn't proven by how often you touch—it's by how often you make real effort to connect with one another.
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