This is how we do it: ‘After marriage counselling, she no longer wants the lights off and the covers on’
Financial, work and child-rearing pressures had killed off their sex life, but therapy gave Henry and Kelly an insight into each other’s perspective
TL;DR
- Financial, work, and child-rearing pressures led to a decline in Henry and Kelly's sex life.
- Henry initially stopped initiating sex due to frequent rejections, perceiving Kelly as a 'dutiful wife'.
- Marriage counseling helped them understand each other's perspectives on financial worries and the need for personal time.
- After therapy, Kelly became more communicative about her desires during sex, leading to weekly intimacy.
- The couple has rekindled their sense of fun and connection, holding hands and feeling like they have their 'girlfriend back'.
- Kelly realized their dogs were a significant bonding element in their relationship.
- Kelly shifted her perspective on sex from a chore to something enjoyable and gained confidence in her body.