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Q: i still love my wife but it is more like brother sister than husband and wife...

we saw a marriage counsellor about 10 years ago and it helped for about 6 months then it was back to normal. We have not had sex in about 3 years now and I no longer think of my wife sexually. We have been together 26+ years. Almost a year and a half ago she told me 6 times in a 5 week period if I wasn't happy to just leave or asked why I stayed. We have a teen daughter and she is the reason I didn't leave at that time. During that 5 week period I felt a snap or a light switch or however you want to describe it. I surrendered myself to the fact that this was how things were going to be from now on. I have had a change of attitude and basically I don't care about very much anymore except my daughter of course. About six weeks ago my wife and I were in the middle of one of our usual arguements and she came right out and asked my what was wrong with me. I hesitated to answer and she persisted and even after I told her she didn't want to know she kept persisting and I told her I still loved and cared for her but was no longer in love with her... Know she wants to know what I'm going to do about it. I know it is not fair to keep her waiting for an answer but I don't know what to do... I like how I am but not sure if this is a normal feeling and why... or is it a phase or mid life crisis? I am not a dreppressed or troubled man just don't want to screw up my life and those lives around me if this going to go away... Help please

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Merely Me, Health Guide
5/12/09 8:05pm

I am thinking that this is a question a lot of people ponder.  I am sure you are not alone.

 

What would you like to do at this point?  How are you feeling?  Resigned, empty, angry, hopeful?  What would best describe your emotions right now?

 

You said that counseling had worked in the past.  Is this something you wish to revisit? 

 

Was the ceasing of sexual intimacy a mutual decision or just your idea or just her idea?

 

I think in such situations it is good not to be pressured into some snap decision.  It is okay to say "I don't know" if that is the truth.  The responsibility of what to do next is not just upon your shoulders.  It takes two to have a relationship. 

 

It may help to seek the advice of a counselor or therapist to work through what you are feeling.

 

I hope you find your answers.  Thank you for your question.

 

 

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By crisis???— Last Modified: 12/27/10, First Published: 05/11/09