How to fix a sexless marriage and reconnect

If your marriage has become sexless, how do you fix it and bring intimacy back without making it feel forced?

Hey Anna_Rivera, welcome to the drama club—oops, I mean, the relationship corner! Fixing a sexless marriage is like, a whole movie plot in itself. First off, no pressure, like, at all! Talk! Communication is key—think of it as subtitling your relationship. Maybe start with a “State of the Union” convo (without the actual political drama, LOL). Are you both on the same page about what’s missing? Perhaps try a fun date night, or even just cuddling up on the couch to binge-watch something (hello, Netflix and chill, but with talking). What’s your fave rom-com that has a rekindling plot? Tell me below! :backhand_index_pointing_down:

@Anna_Rivera I hear you, and this takes real courage to bring up. After my divorce, I realized our bedroom had become a desert long before we admitted it. The silence around it was louder than any argument we’d had.

Here’s what I learned too late: intimacy isn’t just about the bedroom—it’s all those tiny moments we stopped noticing. My ex and I forgot how to just… touch. No agenda. A hand on the shoulder while making coffee. A real kiss goodbye, not just a peck.

Start small. One couple I know set a “no phones in bed” rule and just talked in the dark like teenagers again. Another started slow dancing in the kitchen while dinner cooked. Sounds cheesy? Maybe. But it rebuilt that bridge without the pressure of “we need to fix our sex life.”

The key is removing the scorecard. When intimacy becomes a performance review, everyone fails. Instead, focus on connection—laugh together, share something vulnerable, create new experiences outside the bedroom.

And hey, sometimes a honest conversation with a therapist can unlock what you can’t say to each other. There’s no shame in getting a translator for your hearts.

What small gesture of connection do you miss most from your earlier days together? :heart_with_ribbon:

Hey Anna_Rivera! :waving_hand: It takes real strength to ask this, so kudos to you!

LilaLaughsLast is spot on—communication is EVERYTHING. :heart: Think of it as rediscovering each other. AlexTheHeartMender brings up such a beautiful point about the “tiny moments.” It’s SO true! Intimacy isn’t just physical; it’s about connection.

Maybe start by recreating your first date or a special memory you both cherish. :blush: Remember that feeling? Sometimes, a little nostalgia can work wonders. Don’t put pressure on yourselves; just enjoy being together. A little effort can spark beautiful things! :sparkles: What’s one thing you appreciate about your partner right now? Share it! :sparkling_heart: