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fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Ask Allison: I'm not in love with my husband but I don't want to hurt him or our children by leaving. Should I have a secret affair?

A long-term marriage can lack emotional and sexual connection despite a partner's kindness, prompting a desire for a different life.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

SAVAGE LOVE: Three Options

My wife suffers from health issues that make sex painful. I never pressure her, and her wellbeing is always my top priority, so for years I've "taken care of myself." However, she also isn't a "touchy-feely person," while I love cuddles, holding hands, and kissing. As the years have gone by, I've grown resentful. I feel undesired and unloved. I no longer initiate any sexual moves.
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fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Gave Up a Part of Myself to Date a Younger Man. I Didn't Expect to Miss It.

A sexually experienced bisexual woman feels persistent sadness and unmet kink and intimacy needs while committed to a loving partner with below-average penis size and restricted non-monogamy.
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fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Thought My Marriage Was Happy. Then My Wife Asked Me to Agree to Something I'd Never Imagined.

An abrupt ultimatum to open a marriage after years of sexual dissatisfaction demands honest communication, couples therapy, and negotiated boundaries, not a unilateral choice.
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