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Post by theexplorer on Aug 18, 2017 12:18:05 GMT -5
How can we improve our lives and achieve greater happiness while living in a sexless marriage?
I've found that a massage really helps. Anyone else have some additional suggestions?
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Post by mypaintbrushes on Aug 18, 2017 17:08:58 GMT -5
How can we improve our lives and achieve greater happiness while living in a sexless marriage? I've found that a massage really helps. Anyone else have some additional suggestions? Tonight, I'm getting my toes done (self-care), then hanging with girlfriends. Tomorrow, karaoke night. Sunday, spending time with my best friend. My son is also an amazing antidepressant when it's just the two of us hanging out. |
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Post by northstarmom on Aug 18, 2017 17:19:47 GMT -5
Pursuing hobbies and friendships without one's spouse.
Getting (nonsexual) massages, facials etc.
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Post by skguy on Aug 18, 2017 17:47:37 GMT -5
I agree on the massages. It's not sexual but nice to be touched. Have some muscles tortured lol
I'm actually having trouble with this. Struggling to get myself busy. Might have to jog or hike with others.
Lately I'm working on our new/used truck for something to do.
Might need to chat with others more. Like online.
Getting more fit is one of my goals.
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Post by skguy on Aug 18, 2017 17:49:42 GMT -5
How can we improve our lives and achieve greater happiness while living in a sexless marriage? I've found that a massage really helps. Anyone else have some additional suggestions? Tonight, I'm getting my toes done (self-care), then hanging with girlfriends. Tomorrow, karaoke night. Sunday, spending time with my best friend. My son is also an amazing antidepressant when it's just the two of us hanging out. My son is a good antidepressant as well. We might have to play MARIO cart. |
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Post by ironhamster on Aug 18, 2017 18:12:05 GMT -5
I like a good workout. I've enjoyed my gym membership for more than just the endorphins a harsh workout will provide, though. The classes are fun, and, mostly filled with women. I have fun, chat with them before or after class, and get more positive reinforcement there than I do at home.
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Post by neonspace on Aug 18, 2017 18:15:57 GMT -5
I like a good workout. I've enjoyed my gym membership for more than just the endorphins a harsh workout will provide, though. The classes are fun, and, mostly filled with women. I have fun, chat with them before or after class, and get more positive reinforcement there than I do at home. I agree on this. If you're going to pour yourself into something to numb the SM pain, might as well be something has a large upside like fitness. |
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Post by worksforme2 on Aug 18, 2017 20:58:21 GMT -5
I'm not in a S/M any more, but when I really need to get myself feeling positive about things, I throw my leg across the ol' Harley. Me and the bike become one as we enjoy a ride down a road we have never been down before.
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Post by baza on Aug 18, 2017 23:01:23 GMT -5
Minimising the contact you have with your dysfunctional spouse.
Such as,
going on holiday by yourself (or sending the spouse off on a solo holiday)
going to the movies or similar by yourself (or sending the spouse off by themself)
avoiding as much "joint" activity as you possibly can
maximising as much solo activity as you can
"Mini zipcode therapy" in other words.
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Post by lifeinwoodinville on Aug 18, 2017 23:51:25 GMT -5
My kids keep me really busy when I am not at work. I also volunteer for a local charity, cook, bake, build furniture, play with my dog, outsource, and of course I find time to message with you fine people!
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Post by thefullmoon on Aug 19, 2017 3:36:59 GMT -5
How can we improve our lives and achieve greater happiness while living in a sexless marriage? I've found that a massage really helps. Anyone else have some additional suggestions? Avoid your partner and get intimacy with willing lover. Everything else is denial... |
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Post by h on Aug 19, 2017 5:18:09 GMT -5
Pour yourself into your work and avoid coming home.
Get a second job.
Find a hobby that takes up a significant amount of time.
Probably not the best option but I drink to excess so I can numb the loneliness.
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Post by carl on Aug 20, 2017 20:17:08 GMT -5
How can we improve our lives and achieve greater happiness while living in a sexless marriage? I've found that a massage really helps. Anyone else have some additional suggestions? Although many activities help ( I could have built Rome by now), sadly the only genuine one that has reached the pain has been a lover. |
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