Thursday, April 16, 2009

He Can't Be Everything

What's your idea of intimacy? Some women get frustrated with a partner who doesn't 'connect' on all the levels they're looking for and use that frustration as a reason to avoid sex. It might be a partner who doesn't do well with deep, emotional conversations or a partner who doesn't like to take long walks or go antique shopping.

Many men struggle with emotional intimacy and may not be as empathic as some of your girlfriends. That doesn't mean he doesn't love you. He may need to work on being more supportive and understanding, but you may need to work on accepting the ways that he's different from you. It's important to let your partner know what helps you feel loved and cared about. It's equally important for you to know that sex may be what helps him feel loved and cared about.

Learn to appreciate what your partner does for you. There's a reason - hopefully several reasons - why you fell in love with him. Focus more on that than on all the ways you find him deficient, and you might find yourself feeling a little more interested in sex.

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