“Waited until marriage for religious reasons”

Item: Waited until marriage for religious reasons
Rating: 2
Author: u/Ryu-Hayabusa2

What Actually Happened

My wife's anatomy disgusts me, causing emotional distress and depression.

What I wish I knew

"Sexual aversion may be more common than I thought"

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Communicate openly with your partner about your feelings, even if they're difficult to discuss"

Regret Index

8/10

Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.

SettledMixedSevere

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relationship Category

743

relationship decisions logged. Avg regret 7.5/10 across the category.

Same Outcome Band

73%

of relationship decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.