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I miss the affection

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by Bumblette

over 1 year ago

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My partner is having some E.D. problems. He won't discuss it but he does say he is a wreck. He is 52, I am 54. I still have a HUGE sex drive and I miss sex itself but I miss the intimacy and affection of kissing and petting. He seems to have lost all interest in even embracing and kissing. I know he is not having an affair and that his problems all stem from physical causes- E.D, back problems, arthritis ( we both have that ) When I try to talk sexy to him he just makes a joke, laughs it off ( says I'm oversexed etc.) I am heart broken and often cry myself to sleep. We did discuss this recently when he found me crying and he told me he feels like a wreck. I love this man with all my heart and I find him physically attractive even if he is a bit overweight and well, middle-age is catching up with both of us. But how can I get him to at least be more affectionate again?
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    Rosalindaa replied about 1 year ago:
    What do you mean by E.D. problems?
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    blondieia replied about 1 year ago:
    I'm going through similar problems, but this is a fairly new relationship. There are ED problems, but it is delayed ejaculation. It seems to be nearly impossible to get a man to discuss the issue. What do you do when you love someone, but you need affection and sex? At first the sex was fantastic, which in a way makes it even worse.
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    Jagerpop replied about 1 year ago:
    You might do some research on testosterone loss in men. My husband was like that right after we got married. It seemed like he was depressed, no sex drive, no energy, he did not feel like doing anything at all. I finally got him to go see the doctor and his testosterone levels were very low. He has been taking testosterone replacement therapy and the difference is AMAZING.
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    editorNadia replied about 1 year ago:
    Erectile dysfunction is really upsetting for men and often leaves them feeling inadequate, depressed, angry, etc. The fact that you want to have sex with him is great, but it's possible that at the moment, expressing that only makes him feel less able to satisfy you. If you're crying yourself to sleep at night, then you definitely need to find a different solution that can make this better for both of you. Have you tried going to a sex therapist together? Also, have you tried suggesting other ways that he could help satisfy you? If he won't discuss it, that's a problem. Communication is really important for working through issues like ED. You need to find a way to talk about it that makes him feel comfortable. Is he willing to see a therapist with you? Have you tried talking to his doctor together? Just remember that he's likely feeling really bad about himself right now and approach him lovingly with that in mind.
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    beauty55 replied about 1 year ago:
    TAKE OLD BOY TO A DOCTOR AND DISCUSS WHAT IT IS THAT IS THE PROBLEM OR SEEK COUNSELING. YOU DON'T HAVE TO CRY- YOU STILL HAVE YOUR SELF WORTH AND YOU DO LOVE YOURSELF DON'T YOU? SO PICK UP THE PIECES AND IF IT'S NOT TO BE THEN GO ON WITHOUT HIM. Some time he would have to discuss it and stop avoiding it. If he has lost all interest in embracing and kissing then what are you to do. SUFFER THE EMOTIONAL ROLLER-COASTER RIDE ALONE- MOVE ON. STOP DEALING WITH THIS HURT AND PAIN. YOU DESERVE BETTER UNTIL HE FIXES HIS PROBLEM- MOVE ON.

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