So you say she's nagging, makes you feel like crap, and you seem to have some resentment about her "painting all day"... and she calls you digusting for wanting sex, is neglectful, and won't talk about it openly.
The symptom is a lack of sex, the issue is outside the bedroom. Unless you can both come to terms with what's going on, its just not going to last.
Lots of things can affect libido... I list them in posts like this almost daily. Depression, stress, hormone imbalance (as mentioned above), mental blocks, lack of exercise, poor self esteem, poor nutrition, poor sleep, smoking, drugs, meds, age, and on and on...
So... the "you wouldnt understand" comment means something... there is something going on here that she's not giving up. Did she experience sexual trauma in the past? Are there concerns about pregnancy?
In the end you need balance. Its fine to be a giving lover, but you can't do all the heavy lifting... you can't be a sexual butler.
Don't cheat. Just don't do it. Work on the marriage first. This means open communication. This can mean counseling... might sound like a pain, but talking with a counselor can really make things open up, if she's willing. If your marriage is strengthened by faith, seek help through your faith.
If she's not willing to talk or seek help with you, I just don't know how it can last. As mentioned, this isn't about sex... its about a lack of attention, a missing connection, a lack of respect and mutual giving.
Just don't cheat. I'm all for doing the hard work it takes to get through rough spots in a marriage... but if it comes to cheating, better to step away from the marriage than to do that to yourself and others.
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