Picture this: you’re out with your spouse of 20+ years, enjoying a day of shopping, food, and drinks with friends. The conversation turns to relationships and keeping the spark alive. Then, out of nowhere, your wife drops a bombshell that leaves you feeling shocked, embarrassed, and emasculated . She tells everyone that having sex with you ‘does nothing for her’ since your child was born. Ouch! But wait, there’s more to the story…
26 Years Together and Counting
Weekend Shenanigans ️
Relationship Talk ️
Wife’s Bombshell
The Silent Ride Home
Wife’s Reaction
Update: Clarification
The Unused Equipment ️
Intimacy Matters
The Waiting Game ⏳
No Insults, Please
Menopause and Drinks
Excuse vs Apology
Fit and Healthy
Emotional Turmoil
The Big Question ❓
Wife’s Bedroom Confession Leaves Husband Devastated
Our protagonist, a loving husband of 20+ years, finds himself in the middle of a whirlwind of emotions after his wife’s shocking public confession. She tells a group of acquaintances that sex with her husband does nothing for her since their child was born. The ride home is filled with silence and tension, and when he asks for an apology, she accuses him of being ‘too sensitive’ . Later, she tries to clarify her statement, saying she meant penetrative sex doesn’t give her pleasure, but it’s not what she said in public. Despite attempts to help her with the issue, she never used the equipment he bought. He’s left feeling shocked, embarrassed, and emasculated, unsure if he can ever be intimate with her again. Let’s dive into the internet’s thoughts on this heart-wrenching situation…
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User questions husband’s lack of awareness and concern, possible YTA.
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Wife publicly shames husband about sex life, but he’s NTA. He should tell her how hurtful it was, without blaming her.
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Insightful comment about bad sex and women’s needs
Keeping things private is key! NTA wins this round
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Keeping bedroom secrets private is important, NTA in this case.
Different definitions of sex causing miscommunication NAH handled it well.
Don’t blame yourself. Consider your self-respect and options
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Dismissive spouse told hurt partner they were ‘too sensitive’ #NTA
Publicly humiliating your partner is never okay. Seek counseling
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Private communication is key. Calling out publicly is not okay.
Honesty is important, but so is tactfulness
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Did you miss the signals or did she not give any?
Don’t take it personally, there could be other reasons
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NTA, but needs to address sex life with wife
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NTA, but maybe it’s time to reevaluate your relationship
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Ouch, that’s a tough blow
Empathetic reply suggests communication is necessary for hurt feelings.
Wife’s cruel honesty suggests ending marriage, NTAH. Consider divorce.
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Ouch! That’s a brutal comment.
Addressing underlying issues key to repairing sexual relationship
Wife blames husband for sex life issues, NTA for honesty
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Empathetic comment acknowledges importance of sexual satisfaction for men.
Honesty is not always the best policy ♂️. Divorce seems inevitable.
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NTA comment empathizes with husband’s hurt and advises communication.
User calls out wife’s lack of contrition in insensitive comment.
Lack of mutual respect and trust in the relationship
Don’t tolerate belittlement from your partner
Don’t rush to divorce, communication is key
