In my practice as a marriage counselor at Marriage Counseling Raleigh NC, I'm deeply passionate about supporting couples who feel more like roommates and high-achieving couples looking for a more pleasant, emotionally safe, and meaningful marriage.

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Understanding the Challenges of Sexless Marriages

In this blog post, I would like to continue talking about sexless marriages, a complex issue that many couples face. Previously, we've explored various reasons why this might happen. I also shared tips on what to do about it, how to initiate conversations about this delicate topic with your partner, and what not to say while discussing it. If you're struggling with bringing up your desires for a more fulfilling sexual connection, I highly recommend watching my earlier video on how to communicate to your partner that you're struggling in the bedroom.

What to Do When Talking to Your Partner Feels Impossible

Today, I would like to talk about what to do when you have reservations and are not sure how or whether you want to bring sex topics up with your partner. I understand that sometimes, the thought of discussing sexual issues with your partner can be daunting for various reasons. You might feel hesitant due to past negative experiences or because you believe you know your spouse and fear that bringing up this sensitive topic may lead to a potential blow-up.

It's crucial to understand that professional help is available in these situations. Marriage counseling Raliegh NC can be incredibly beneficial to your relationship, as it provides a safe setting to address intimacy issues, feel secure with each other again, and heal your sexless marriage.

The Role of Marriage Counseling Raleigh NC

Marriage Counseling Raleigh NC is a highly skilled area of expertise. Marriage therapists like myself bring a wealth of skills and training to guide you and your partner through these tricky conversations. We can actively listen to both of you during marriage counseling sessions so that you feel heard, seen, and understood. Active listening, a key component in therapy, is much more than regular listening. In regular listening, we don't really listen to each other; we listen only to respond. So, it is essential to understand how to listen.

Active listening is more than just hearing words; it is about truly understanding and empathizing with each other's feelings and perspectives.

It is important to acknowledge that discussions about sex can be highly triggering, as sex is a very emotionally loaded subject. They often bring up past traumas and unhealed wounds, so approaching this topic requires care, sensitivity, and hypervigilance. This is where a skilled and experienced marriage counselor can help navigate the conversation, ensuring both partners feel heard, safe, and respected.

Summary

Remember, you don't have to face these challenges alone. In marriage counseling Raleigh NC, we can team up – you as a couple and me as your counselor – to work toward your counseling goals. You will learn to agree to disagree – to respect and understand different sexual drives and desires, and how to communicate effectively without feeling threatened by your differences.

So, if you're considering marriage counseling, start by researching. Talk to friends who have gone through marriage therapy (and many of your friends probably have!), seek therapists online, read reviews, and visit their websites and blogs to see whether some fit your needs. Many therapists, including me, provide free consultations, so take advantage of this opportunity to find the best fit for you.

You are not alone on this road; with the right support, you can build a more rewarding and understanding relationship.

I hope this is helpful. If you have any questions or would like to schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation with me, click here or check out FAQs to learn more.

Other blog posts you might find helpful:

How to Survive and Thrive in a Happy Marriage

Marriage Counseling Wake Forest NC: Rethinking Anger

Marriage Counseling Raleigh NC: What’s Shareable is Bearable

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 Hi, I'm Irina Baechle, LCSW, in Raleigh, NC. I believe in the power of healthy relationships and write on that topic. Whether you and a partner are co-creating a healthy marriage or you are single and navigating how to have healthy relationships, my content is for you. Let's make healthy, trustworthy marriages the norm instead of the exception! Topics I write about include marriage, infidelity, roommate marriages, healthy second marriages, and healing after toxic or unfaithful marriages.