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ujibo

Winding down and out of the relationship (38m)

Just read some really positive posts about people getting over their DB scenarios so thought I'd try to balance things with my own sob story.

So basically it's been more than 6 months since we've had any form of intimate contact. No hugs, kisses, etc.

During that time she has pushed me away in bed, scratched me with her nails, and I'm always second best to the ipad+netflix.

Anyway about a month ago I just went into the spare room and that's where I'm currently at. She does everything else - cooks nice food, tries to make conversation, seems to be friendly enough. But come 9pm she goes to bed with her beloved ipad.

I work out, I (used to) cook at home, I earn good money, I spend time with my kids. I notice she is trying to be sort of friendly towards me but I feel a bit like I'm done with it.

From most posts I've read (not all) the DB only gets fixed by finding a more suitable partner. I'm 60% down this path now, and I'm not sure what the future brings.

I've been great at dating in the past, and so I'm sort of trying online dating with absolutely minimal results lol. In addition to that the lockdown isn't helping. I find a bit of solace in that I've had a few girls show interest in me over the last year but as soon as they found out I was married they didn't take it further.

I don't know, feeling a bit like I'm just a friend-zone kinda guy maybe. Not sure, just been going through this for about 5 years and I've lost interest in her now. I mean I still look at her and think of us having sex, but I'm not interested in initiating anymore.

So, just winding down I suppose. Going to be 40 soon, feel a bit like that's it, not much to look forwards to anyore...

Posted Jun 4, 2020, 11:47 PM UTC

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