I'm so sure like many of you, I am feeling exhausted and raw.
I apologize guys, but this is kinda for us gals! But your input may be valuable!!
I'm tired, I'm stressed and the last thing that's on my mind is intimacy!
I stay up late almost every night, because that's when the world becomes small (if that makes sense).
I adore my husband and want to make him happy, however, I just can't seem to shut my brain off. Mounds of paperwork, grocery lists , medical care, podiatry care, scheduling hair appointments, endless calls from Memory care and NM, banking for someone else and visits are all consuming.
My hubby has been very understanding, but I fear his patience is running thin. I don't blame him!
What is your best advice for me and all the others that are feeling this way??
Our intimacy is related to time together and getting everything off our chests. Since we get out nightly, there usually aren’t any issues that are so big that sour the moment.
I will echo that sex is fun and doesn’t have to be a big deal. Embrace the quickie. Embrace different times of days and locations. However, NEVER wake me up in the middle of the night! I have my caretaking duties to do that.
Years ago I had a co-worker who was having a similar problem. Just not in the mood, but she had a good marriage and knew her husband was feeling neglected (for lack of a better word).
She ended up going to her gynecologist and got some very low dose testosterone. It was a game changer for her and she raved about it.
I don't know if this would be appropriate for you but I just wanted to throw it out there as a consideration.
Great advice!!
Hopefully 2021 will be better than 2020!!!
Happy New Year!!
Thank you for your input!
I just replied to some one else, but it may bear repeating.
Just a little more info.
Besides being responsible for these two women, this last year I have been dealing with colon cancer, a fractured foot and just had major spine surgery.
I am physically and mentally exhausted!
You're right, sometimes simple skin contact is awesome!! It's enough for me at this point, however, that's not usually the case with my hubby! Lol
I'm most definitely a work in progress!!
Merry Christmas!
Not, of course, as though I PERSONALLY would ever consider doing such a thing. They might take my badge!
I would absolutely consider it, however, my hubby is a Doctor and wouldn't go for it.
It's a great thought!!
As always, on point!!
Date night, as suggested, is my #1 preference in this department. That way, I can plan for taking a bath, setting the mood, the whole nine yards.
Hope you try it and it works a charm for you & DH! And also that you can treat your caretaker role as a 9-5 type of job, as cwillie suggested. I turn my phone to vibrate after dinner and leave it that way till morning. There is NO job on earth that should be done 24/7. Your loved ones are in care homes, as is my mother, and THEY are the ones doing the hands on care. They know how to call 911 if necessary so WE can get the rest and the breaks we need.
Simple advice--try your best have sex with your husband. It can be EXTREMELY LONELY being the sexually neglected partner.
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