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Wife does not want sex.

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norfolknun Fri 15-May-26 18:40:18

I am 76, my wife 73.

There has been no ''couple'' sex now for over 5 years
There has been times when she has wanted an orgasm which I have helped with. When it's over she just goes away, no consideration to me

If I try and discuss it, I get short shrift.

I appreciate there have been heavyweight problems in our lives; wife's daughter and only child died suddenly 3 years ago, withing 3 months my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, which was, thankfully, caught and treated early with success.

She tells people she loves me.
I am getting to the point where I, at times, weep with frustration.

We are relatively new to our new home (four years) and new friends are not to the stage of riniging up and going for a coffee.
I may be 76 but everything works.

I realised some days ago that lovewithin me for her is dying....being turned away and ignored so may times is taking it's toll.

I am struggling to see a way forward.

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Sago Sun 17-May-26 22:37:08

MawsRosie

This is all such nonsense isn’t it?

Yes!

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Gran22boys Sun 17-May-26 22:52:02

Sago

I think Norfolknun has had his kicks now.

Agree.

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MissAdventure Mon 18-May-26 00:48:57

He must be easily pleased, us all i can say.
T was hardly a steamy conversation.

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kircubbin2000 Mon 18-May-26 09:19:05

At 76 it's time to give it a rest. Why not take up golf or some physical activity and leave your poor wife in peace.

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Cossy Mon 18-May-26 09:55:01

Why not get a hobby which doesn’t require you to make a post and then never return? Or at least respond?

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MawsRosie Mon 18-May-26 09:59:48

MissAdventure

He must be easily pleased, us all i can say.
T was hardly a steamy conversation.

🤣🤣🤣

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LemonJam Tue 19-May-26 12:36:35

I'm with Wyllow3- what keeps couples together is sex or not - cuddling, touching, sharing, loving gestures AND good communication and mutual support in the face of life's ups and downs

If those things are lacking and you are unable to talk to each other how you feel- I would suggest seeking the support of a counsellor to guide you both.

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Norah Tue 19-May-26 12:40:14

David49

There are often posts on this site where it's the husband that doesn't want sex and the wife is frustrated, it's an issue for both sides that may destroy a marriage if you let it.

I quite agree.

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