Frenchie
Gender: Female
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Relationship Status: Separated
Birthday: April 3rd 1980
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Member Since: February 28th 2010
My Story:
In a common-law relationship for 7 years. Intimacy issues were part of the relationship for over 6 years. We separated on Feb. 17, 2010 (exactly 7 years and 10 days since we met). I am in a lot of pain, even though I was unhappy for many years. I am struggling to let go of the hope that if only he went to sex therapy we could be happy together.
Survey Responses
When a Simple Status just doesn't cover it:Separated & Miserable
What went wrong?Poor Communication:, Lack of Commitment:, Sexual Incompatability:, Other:
How many years were you married (or committed together)?7
How many times have you been married?never; but common-law for 7 years
Education: PhD / Post Doctoral
Religion: Agnostic
Goal you would like to achieve this year: Finish my PhD dissertation and being able to support myself through it, despite the breakdown of my relationship
Why am I here: Help, Meet others in my situation, Vent frustration
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Baltimore, MD
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Posted: 02/28/2010
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Frenchie (5 months ago) Hi everyone, I just signed up and am wondering if any of you would share their experience about separating over a lack of sex / intimacy. This made me unhappy and depressed for over 6 years, and now that we are separating, I am miserable and wondering if I should have waited longer, for him to go to therapy.
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Frenchie (5 months ago) HI Blondeshavemorefun, I really enjoyed chatting with you the other day, and it's so sweet of you to check in on me. I have tried to take care of myself, though I've still been doing a fair bit of moping around and not getting out of my apartment before late afternoon. But I'm trying - I wen to a yoga class, which always helps me with anxiety and stress, and have seen a friend. I feel like I'm on a ride wearing blindfolds and have no idea what's coming next, I'm still going through a lot of ups and downs, but it's only been 2 weeks today since I asked him to leave. What is bothering me is that he is ambivalent about what might happen next. We have agreed to separate, but, as I told you, it's supposed to be 'open-ended.' The problem is that I get the impression that the only 'plan' is to let time go by, he hasn't asked me to give him time in order for him to get help, or something. With a little more clarity when I stop running the emotional gamut everyday, I may realize that I simply want to move on with no qualms. Right now I still feel that glimmer of hope holding me back. Thank you for your positivity. I do have to 'nurture my wounded self' as you put it so nicely.
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Frenchie (5 months ago) Hi Dael 623, I'm sorry that you have had to deal with this for so long. You must loved her dearly. The last 6 years have brought me down so much, it's like I've become a different person, all shrivelled up and half the person I used to be. I haven't read your story yet, but I understand from your post above that you have not left her yet. Have you had affairs? Or did you live with the lack of intimacy all this time without being unfaithful? It's never too late to do what's right for you and rescue yourself from a relationship that was not fulfilling. I'm trying to convince myself of the same right now, even though part of me still hopes he would do whatever is necessary not to lose me.

johnlove (3 months ago) Hello dear one, i hope to meet a noble and clever woman who will make my life more interesting and add more sense to it. I respect old traditional value of family life very highly, and I know I will be a good husband for my life-partner,age intelligent with a good sense of humor. I would like to meet a nice woman with whom I could feel happy and comfortable and who will be my best friend and faithful life-partner for the rest of my life. I am ready to be a good husband for her and to give all my love to him till the end of the road. Here is my email: [johnford4real50@yahoo.com] I am waiting to get a reply from you. Remember distance or colour does not matter but true love matters alot in life. I will stop here and be waiting to here from you soon in my main box. Bye for now. And remain blessed. Yours Sincerely,