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Sapphire, I hope I am not being too nosey. What did you experience when going to therapy before? Did it help? Was the reason for going the feeling of rejection, like me? I am just beginning to see a therapist. She has definitely hit the nail on the head. My wife has a lot of resentment towards me fo...

Had my appointment and have been referred to a psycho-therapist to "talk it out". We'll see how it goes. No change at all.

Thanks everyone for stating your thoughts and views. I appreciate the feedback. I don't even think it's about sex. It's all about being accepted and respected. I feel I am neither. You are right Poseidon, this is no kind of marriage at all. Do I think I would feel better on my own? Maybe, maybe not....

Whenever I ask her what I have done to turn her off she always skirts the answer or gives something superficial as an answer, such as there is so much going on, I'm really busy, etc. This kind of response my be valid once or twice but not every time for years. I know she would not go to counseling. ...

This is the first time I have ever posting anything like this. Here goes... My wife and I have been married for over 20 years. We have 3 children (5th grade up to college age). For a very long time she has not shown any interest in me other than, from what I assume, being a co-parent/roommate/additi...