People In Sexless Marriages Are Sharing How They Cope, And It’s Way More Heartwarming Than I Expected

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“It is not fun, and I barely cope. Not having sex is fine, really, but feeling rejected by your spouse is the most soul-crushing thing in the world. I’ll have a couple of months where I’m fine, then I’ll slip into a headspace where I can’t stand the rejection. My self-esteem is absolutely destroyed, and it can affect my mental health. Masturbation doesn’t make any difference to me. It isn’t the need to orgasm that I miss, it’s the connection and validation.”

—Girlinawomansbody

“I agree, the rejection is the worst part. When I was single, the lack of sex didn’t really bother me, as I have to have an emotional connection to be intimate. But being rejected over and over has just made me completely give up. The sad part is she hasn’t noticed.”

—Blackmore_Vale