Seek some relationship counselling
I urge you to seek some relationship counselling - ask your husband if he would like to go with you, and don't fret if he refuses. Just accept it, and go on your own. You will be able to offload, and get some good advice. You will feel supported, and empowered. He may find your new assertiveness sexy!And also, if he knows you are going to counselling without him, he may eventually come out of curiosity - but it MUST be of his own volition.
Men often use porn as a visual aid, to masturbate to, as a 'needs must' type of thing. He sounds unhappy, or depressed. I know it makes you feel inadequate, but have you ever considered that he may feel he is not 'good enough' for you? He married you because he loves you.He found you attractive, fell in love, committed himself to you, his gorgeous wife. Let me tell you - putting on weight is something that happens when you are content - yet, some people have a crisis about it.I probably weigh about 13 stones, and I am 5 feet 3 inches. I have an hourglass figure, though. I am heading for 50 years old. However, I do things to make me feel good. I do a belly dance class - it's really hard work, you isolate and work muscles you didnt know you had!!! I have a fiance who fancies me rotten - why? because I don't mind being a bit plump - I have big boobs, and I am soft, loving and feel sexy - I am sexy to him, and I still get many admiring glances because i feel good about myself. Do something to make you feel sexy again.It could be Belly dancing, Salsa, Art, or a sport - what floats your boat? Ask your husband what he would like in bed, and whether you could watch the porn together - many couples find it a turn - on, and/ or useful for techniques etc. If you feel uncomfortable watching porn, then this would not be a good idea. But DO talk to a counsellor, and work through things together or alone - I am sure that he will join you eventually, if it seems like an attractive prospect, and not a threat.
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