subject: How To Save A Marriage Without Intimacy Bring Back The Passion [print this page] When one partner ceases to be sexually intimate with the other, it can become extremely stressful, as the partner on the receiving end often feels unwanted and unloved. This can often evoke feelings of frustration, resentment and even anger and if the situation is not rectified then it can end up in a marriage breakdown. If you are in this situation and you don't know where to turn then you need to find answers on how to save a marriage without intimacy.
Most people believe that when their partner no longer wants to be intimate with them, they either; do not find them attractive anymore or that they have found somebody else. Nine times out of ten, this is just not the case. More often than not there are other underlying factors that can cause a lack of intimacy in your marriage. If these problems can be addressed and resolved, then it is possible for a healthy sexual relationship to resume.
Stress can and often does cause a lack of libido, so if you feel that your partner is stressed in anyway then you might need to give them support. It may well be that your partner has a particularly stressful job and is finding it hard to switch off. It may well be that they are harbouring financial concerns, or that they are worried about the safety of their job and the impact that this will have on the family. Do not try to force them to talk about it, as this may drive them further away. Instead, be ready to listen to your partner when they want to vent. Act as a sounding board and tell them that you will support them and are there for them whenever they want to talk. This will send a clear message to your partner that you care for them deeply. If they do come home from work totally stressed out, then try to put them in a relaxed frame of mind. For example, run them a bath or offer a neck massage. This will relax your partner and they will feel more inclined to open up to you.
Everyday living can become very monotonous and it is easy to get sucked up into the daily grind of family life. So for this reason it is very important to make quality time to spend with your partner, away from other distractions. If you can set aside time everyday to have some "one on one" attention then this will signal to your partner that you value your relationship and see it as very important. Maybe sit down of an evening after the kids have gone to bed and do something together. Whether that be watching an old movie, listening to some music or just talking. It really doesn't matter what, but it is important that you do it together. Doing this will strengthen the bond between you and reinforce the relationship.
Once you have found out the root cause of the problem then putting these simple techniques into practise can and often do work. However this is just the tip of the iceberg.
