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Why Doesn't my boyfriend want to have sex with me anymore?

By May 19, 2009 - 9:46am
 
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We've been dating for over a yer now but in the last few months our sex has drastically decreased at first started to go down from at least 1-2 times a day for at least 5 months and then it went down to 1-2 times a week and then to 1-2 times a month and now it's been a month and a half since we've had sex. I've read a few articles about this allready, but none seem to fit my problem exactly. I was worried for a while that it might be me that was the problem and but he told me it wasn't and i know he wouldn't lie to me. I've asked him about it but he says theres nothing wrong. I just don't know what to do anymore. He's only a year older than me and he's suppose to be in hes prime. Is there anything I can do? I Haven't pressured him or anything because I dont want him to do it just to shut me up. I want him to want to. and I'm just not satistied anymore and im not asking for everyday, at this point once or twice a week would be nice. A far as I know there's nothing he's stressed about at work or school, could it be a cobination of the 2? or something else going on that I don't know about? and please keep in mind that im am searching for help and advice and I don't want to hear find a new boyfriend. I love him and im not leaving him, even if it means were not going to have sex anymore. But it's frustration for the time being as I find it a tad odd that I want it more than he does. and I don't really want to talk to any of my friends abotu it because I live in a small town and this is personal and I don't need everyone talking about it. and the last thing I want him to feel is embarassed. I havn't told anyone of my friends but I'm in need of some advice. Any Ideas?

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Im a guy and if you are putting a lot effort in this i only have one thing to say: he must be gay

August 3, 2011 - 10:46am
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I thought I was the only one with this issue, but it seems like ALOT of us are, in many different ways. I am shocked at how intense your situations are compared to mine.
My boyfriend and I have only been dating for about 5 months. And we always had sex once or twice a week due to our busy schedules, and that made me very happy.
But lately this month, it has been going downhill. He hasn't been initiating it at all and I don't dare to try and start it because I don't want him to reject the offer. So I wait and just hope that he wants to have sex again. I don't know what's wrong. I asked him if he was seeing someone else, but he said that was stupid to ask. And I find myself attractive, I model in Portland. But It feels like I don't turn him on. And now it's like he wants to spend time with his male friend "Josh" all the time. Even when I ask if I could stay the night on some nights, he had said "I want to go party with Josh".
It feels like Josh has been making my boyfriend happy more than I have been doing. What's the point of us being together? We hardly see each other, don't talk much, just hold hands, kiss and call each other sweet names.
I don't know what to do. I figure I just do my own thing, find what makes me happy and leave him alone because of all the disappointment he has been giving me. I like some advice please, even if this one may be obvious. But love is kind of blinding....
Thank you.

July 29, 2011 - 12:36pm
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Anonymous

i'm having the same freaking problem...we've been together for two and a half years and i love him to death and i have no idea what to do... he used to be SO interested in me and he never believes me when i tell him how long it's been since we've even kissed or held hands, it seems like he just doesn't want to touch me at all and i feel gross... it hurts a lot and i'm so confused and it just feels like we're friends now, not a couple and i've tried talking to him about it and he says he's just stressed but he's never too stressed to do anything else... i don't know what to do

July 28, 2011 - 10:40am
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i'm having the same freaking problem...we've been together for two and a half years and i love him to death and i have no idea what to do... he used to be SO interested in me and he never believes me when i tell him how long it's been since we've even kissed or held hands, it seems like he just doesn't want to touch me at all and i feel gross... it hurts a lot and i'm so confused and it just feels like we're friends now, not a couple and i've tried talking to him about it and he says he's just stressed but he's never too stressed to do anything else... i don't know what to do

July 28, 2011 - 10:39am
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Should have just waited until marriage. it would have been better for both of you or extremely better for someone else if you break up. especially if you end up with someone else and he is a virgin then he really wont like that.

July 27, 2011 - 9:08am
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Hubby works overseas, comes home for a few weeks and leaves again for a few weeks, in the last two years there has been weddings, selling of a house purchasing another, grandbaby, two kids in college, my youngest had some trouble that was really stressful but we got through it. During the last two years we havent had sex at all, we are only 49 and been together 28 years. He has a stressful job and working in a third world country is hard. The other day I tired to start something and in the middle of it all he lost all interest and said he had a hard time keeping it going. Then when I asked him what happened and if he was concerned he said "No, He is never home ayway so what is the big deal.".. Help what is going on?

July 21, 2011 - 8:16am
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I'm on the same boat. My boyfriend and I have been dating for a little over a year, too. Our sex life? Completely non-existent at this point and honestly, it's really starting to irritate me. Before, he couldn't go a week without wanting to touch me and have sex. He just gets off watching porn on his old laptop (he doesn't know I've gone through it's history). So, now I'm vowing to keep my sexy flirting and sensual kisses down to a complete minimum. And when (a huge WHEN) he decides he finally wants to have sex, I'm going to use all of his excuses. "I'm tired" and "I have to work tomorrow." Even if I'm not or don't have to work. This is my payback for him choosing porn over me. I've asked him before and he always says he doesn't want it to get old too fast. Funny thing is, we hardly had sex before. It was a few times a week and I was more than content, but now that it's changed..I'm not very satisfied and I find myself being more irriated with him than usual. He has started working at a job that tires him out, but even on his days off, all he wants to do is drink until the early morning and then go straight to bed when before he'd be begging to get me out of my pants. !@$@#%^$%$#@!#$ It's war though, he's going to be pretty upset when he learns getting in my pants won't be so easy anymore :)

July 13, 2011 - 8:21am
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Hi Anon,

Thanks for your post. I understand that you are upset with him but understand that two wrongs don't make a right. If you really want things between your boyfriend to work out then you're better off by sitting him down and having a heartfelt talk as opposed to declaring war. You may even have to come clean about going through his history. I think that the fact that he watches porn doesn't mean he doesn't love you and it certainly doesn't mean that he isn't interested in sex with you any more. Remember that when a couple is first dating, the excitement of it being a new relationship is a big reason why there is so much sex, love, and happiness in that "honeymoon" period. In many relationships, that excitement starts to dwindle once the couple is comfortable with each other and that's when it is up to you BOTH to change that direction--communicate, keep things exciting, don't be afraid to share your fantasies with each other. You'll find that you get much more out of him by taking that route than by saying "Well if you won't have sex with me then I don't want sex with you either" Think about it.

Best Wishes,

Rosa

July 14, 2011 - 8:29am
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Anonymous

Dear Sir/madam
I m enjoying sex from last few days . i dont know why my sperms use to come out soon

July 8, 2011 - 2:40pm
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Anonymous

A guy perspective ( a guy that experienced rejection from girlfriend )
No disrespect but reading you ladies make me feel that most of you are control freak . It is not about sharing but getting what you want. Controlling your men desire and stuff... so sad.
Most of you are just self centered person.
Oh he should take me , beg me to have sex , oh he should do this do that . Please get off your mind all these preconceived ideas about how men should act and communicate with your men. And while he is the one asking don't make stupid excuses to blow him off. Payback is a b*tch
Have you ever thought about what YOU should do ?
Mostly you think that you are without reproach and he makes me sick sometimes to hear ladies complaining (sorry if i am a bit harsh).
Some of you even giving advice such as oh it is his problem don't worry about that and act like nothing happened ... !!! You are in a love relation talk to your man and stop being self focused...
If you analyze very well your behavior in the bed previously to the crisis , i am sure you will find some hints about what make him like that (for the cases where stress cannot be an excuse and obviously cheating...)
And also don't think like men like begging to have sex ok?
Because it makes us feel as bad as you ladies are feeling right now.

PS: Not an English native speaker so be indulgent.

July 6, 2011 - 10:59am
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