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relationshipsLack of intimacy
#RI-69aa87a6·3 months ago·
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Lookback: 3 years of dating

I've stopped initiating sex

I feel sad, ugly, and fat, and my libido has disappeared

What I wish I knew
"How to communicate my needs effectively"
If I could tell you one thing
"Communicate openly with your partner about your desires and needs"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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