We haven’t had sex for 6 months now… our longest streak. Dated and lived together for 5 years, engaged for 2. The wedding is end of this year and I’m slowly getting doubts if we will be happy in our marriage. We are great in everything else, whether it’s finances, hobbies, personality, etc. We never really had great sexual chemistry to begin with but never thought it would get this bad. Unless I initiate, nothing ever happens and it feels like a chore. What would you do?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

As someone who’s in a dead bedroom situation currently, I would seriously have a talk with your SO before getting married

likesmart

And this.

like

See a sex therapist and a regular couples counselor, if you’re not already.

like

This

like

Do you not want to have sex in your life ever again?

like

I would find out if my prospective life partner is open to having constructive conversations where we work on our sex life. If they’re not, that’s a dealbreaker for me, over and above the lack of sex itself.

like

I'm in almost this exact same situation, except I've put off setting a date because I'm nervous. Not sure what kinds of conversations you've had, but whenever I've brought up making a conscious effort or going to counseling or something a) I get a big feeling that they are perfectly happy with this state and don't see anything as missing and then b) might once or twice get a "hey come on we can have sex now" which is about the least sexy thing I can hear

likefunny

At least she's not waiting until after you're married to stop having sex.

likefunny

I think you need to have an honest conversation with your partner about how you’re feeling and see if they’re willing to work on this ASAP

like

It’s not going to get better on its own. Don’t get married if you’re not happy with the state of affairs now.

like

This.

Alarming

like

Is there a possibility she's getting it on the side?

like

Acc1 - I was also disappointed by EY2’s assumption of gender. That said, I am more confused by your response. The premise of EY2’s question is that she wants sex and is getting it on the side. You are indicating that sexual disinterest is typically associated with women. However, EY2 is discussing potential infidelity versus sexual disinterest. In this case, aren’t you biased (and may be triggered because of your situation)?

like

If this is important to you - figure it out now or it will only get worse.
We used to go at it at least once a day when we were dating. Now it is 3-4 times a month after 2 kids and 16 years of marriage.

like

Good for you both!

Absolutely figure this out before you get married. Even if the wedding plans are made and venue booked. Sex isn’t everything in a relationship, but it does matter. Marriage will not improve matters. If you had sex with a decent frequency prior to this streak, something is going on, and it’s important to get to the bottom of it. Good luck.

like

Yea it only gets worse much worse after you married and with kids

What is a good level of frequency for sex?

Related Posts

Not mine, but eye catching.

Post Photo
funnylike

Has anyone had any luck using ‘The League’ dating app? I’m a 29yo woman based in Houston.

like

Any smart, funny and caring Desi F Interested in connecting? Trying really hard to avoid the matrimonial route.

like

Brand new (like, just-had-a-kid new) mom here. Life seems manageable with the baby sleeping much of the time. It gets worse from here doesn’t it? I’m scared 😱😱😱

like

Has anyone started a new job while expecting a child? I'm thinking about it but could use some input from people with experience.

like

My fiancé will NOT stop talking about her ex. After I found out they were texting arguing she justified it by saying it was about the dogs and not them. Even though Her social media is full of his pics. She still sends him $50 a month for dog food, still goes to work right by his place and suspiciously needs keys. I try to bring it up and I get dismantled for being too mean and making “false accusations.” How much more obvious can it be?

like

Anyone in Dallas?! Need friends

What are we supposed to do with our kids during Winter break when school is closed for TWO WEEKS and we need to hit our billables?

like

Hi! Have any here gone the natural cycle IVF route? What was your experience like? Did you have success in growing your family this way? Would you recommend it to others?

like

I'm not sure how Fish Bowl works, but hi! I was wondering, is it just me, or sometimes insurance companies require so much from the families we work with? I have a kiddo who is required to do early start for minimum 9 hours a week to be eligible for services. Then they are recommended 25 hours of services per week.. I feel the parents are starting to get concerned due to the amount of hours the kiddo working. Basically almost a full-time job for a kid who's barely 2... thoughts?

Thoughts on serial dating, via social media apps?

like

Moms ❤ : anyone with super supportive mothers who've helped pave the way for you? Please share with other 🐠s your most inspired stories.

like

it’s been 3 years in this city and I really need to hang out with someone other than my boyfriend. But I’m terrible at “networking"

likeuplifting

What zodiac do you’ve a love hate relationship with? Mine is Leo.

like

Hi,

Just started a new job less than a month ago in the tech sector. It was the industry I was fixated on when leaving for. However I realise that I don't think I can cope with the fast paced, lack of wlb, with no support - it's really impacting my mental health already....

I try to hide it from my boyfriend, but its impact is flowing into my personal life.
I feel like a failure, but recognise it might be beneficial to cut loss and quit. Has anyone been in this situation?

Any advice?

like

Poll: single / dating / partnered..? The stresses of the traveling consultant lifestyle and the fickleness of the gay male have made it nearly impossible to date consistently. Do y'all agree?

like

Which work-paper is "your baby"

like

Do you guys date at church? It gives me a lot of nervousness and anxiety so I tend to avoid it

like

Anybody want Sly? He's moving out tmr. He's one of my starter and really grew on me. Sad to see him leave but want a good home for him!

Post Photo
like

Do you factor in career trajectory and earning potential when finding a SO? Is it so superficial that I care about these things?

like

More Posts

Hi! I’m doing some research on employee benefits (medical insurance, 401k, HSA/FSA, commuter benefits) and was hoping to connect with People specialists or HR professionals in the comp & benefits space. I’m trying to better understand any pain points or challenges you might face with utilization/enrollment. Anyone interested in connecting? Thank you!

Is it easy to change projects in Tiger Analytics.

Also how is the performance bonus paid in tiger? Monthly or at the end of the year only

like

How practical is living as a single parent in Europe (scotland/Norway)?

like

The agency I work at has been struggling for more than 1.5 years. A mass exodus ensued naturally. Do I stay or go too? I'm not that unhappy and things have to get better?

like

Anyone have more info?

Post Photo
like

Today is joining day. Nothing happened. Onboarding is said to be virtual but no link was received. Any one else having different experience?

like

What are some of the best corporate ventures arms?

like

The Silver arrows are back! Let’s get on the hype train! Whoop whoop!

like

Hi guys currently I'm working in a project with very stringent timelines. Sometimes we need to put more than 13-14 hrs each day. There are 4 members in my team. Two are involved in database prt and me and my lead are involved in the front end and middle layer prt. Somehow my lead is not at all pleased with my work. And even if I try to talk to him for something he is completely rude. Sometimes it makes me that I m completely useless. Even the other team members are following the lead

likefunny

Please like so I can unlock DM's! Thank you! :)

likehelpful

Hi guys,

I have one friend who is looking for fresher roles in software development. Can anyone please help me with the same.

Thanks in advance

likeuplifting
like

Is testing a sunset industry?

like

Looking for advice on business trips. My boss kindly asked me if I want to go meet a client out of state along with business folks. It will be my first visit to a client. What do you think are the benefits of these trips? I’m fairly new in my career and in-house so would appreciate any thoughts. Thanks!

like

Underrated tech companies to work for? E.g. not FAANG.

like

Is ServiceNow flexible with being completely remote for most roles?

like

Larsen & Toubro Infotech I have an offer from Atos and Hcl and Lti . Highest package is LTI with 19 lpa , YOE 10 years sap basis . I am trying to negotiate with atos for 22 lpa but it seems they are reluctant to agree and they said max they can offer is 19 lpa. What do you guys think, will atos provide 22 lpa. ? @Atos HCL Technologies Larsen & Toubro Infotech

What should I reasonably expect from a junior?

I manage a junior developer that's been with the company for about 18 months. I end up providing them of TON of support. I need to give them extremely detailed instructions or they fail. For bugs, I need to point them to a specific function that's causing the bug. For new features, I'm basically writing their method signatures and defining their test cases.

I've tried asking them to do more on their own, but when I do, they fail spectacularly.

likehelpful

Another question for the older folks(30+) in the bowl, just started working like 2 months ago out of undergrad like I mentioned in my previous post. The question: what career advice do you have for someone just starting out of undergrad? Would appreciate any advice and tips!

like

Additional Posts in Confession

Just woke up from a dream that my ex's new girl posted a video with the two of them all happy and introducing him to her parents 😔

like

Gf said Nick Fury from Avengers series is Samuel L Jackson’s most iconic role and I whole heartedly disagreed and said Jules from Pulp Fiction is his most iconic role. Are there others that think this too?

likefunny

I confess that power is a curious thing. The king, the priest, the rich man…they each say, one lives, two dies, who should the swordsman obey?

like

I’ve been hooking up with relatively hot, wealthy older men and indulging in “party favor” and alcohol induced nights pretty frequently since around when quarantine began.

I’m now having trouble focusing (or even really caring) about tax return items and now work is starting to pick up.

How to re-focus back on work?

likefunny

I’ve never been more inspired in my life.

Post Photo
funnylikeuplifting

I have anxiety problems. Even the things that don’t matter much give me anxiety. Like I stress about keeping my salad waiting when sweetgreen notified me my order was ready for pickup.

likefunny

I'm in my bag:(. Is there anyone I can DM for relationship advice? It's a long story. (BlackF26) for context.

likefunny

I really miss breeding out one night stands.

likefunny

I’m so grumpy about new campus hires. Sometimes I’m judgmental (your hobby is “working on your golf swing,” really?). Sometimes I’m just exhausted by the worried earnestness. Sometimes I’m amazed that they seem to have zero useful skills, yet they’ll be making 150k easily in the not too distant future.

funnylike

Why can’t my exes leave me alone

like

Idk who needs to hear this, but…

Just because someone disagrees with your perspective, it does not automatically mean they’re gaslighting you.

like

Does this just sound wrong to anyone else?

Post Photo
funny

Where do you listen to music?

like

I absolutely loath personal development/lifestyle coaches and their quacky books.

likefunny

I have really broad shoulders as a woman, it makes me feel like a man :/

likehelpful

Getting over heartbreak and having a full time job is torture lol. My boyfriend and I just broke up after almost a year of being together. It was such a beautiful relationship but ultimately he just didn’t love me. I love him so much. My mind knows that I deserve reciprocal love and I’m worthy, but I feel physically ill. My body hurts, my stomach is in knots, my head hurts. How is it that I have to mend a broken heart but also meet my billable hours lmao

like

Manifest Season 4, Enola Homes 2, Stranger Things S2, Dahmer, Naruto

Gonna be a busy weekend and upcoming week ☺️

like

Deeply afraid of being married to someone like the girl in sex/life on Netflix

like

Why does Sunday feel like Sunday...never like any other day?

like

I’m never satisfied with what I have and it makes me feel like sh*t because I know I’m so fortunate to have what I what have

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal