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Why Does My Wife Avoid Sex?: A Catholic Husband’s Guide to Understanding, Compassion, and Growth
For many Catholic husbands, it can be confusing and painful when their wife seems to avoid sexual intimacy. You may feel rejected, unwanted, or even tempted to withdraw in frustration. But before assuming the worst, it’s worth stepping back and asking a more loving question: What’s going on in her heart and body that I may not fully understand?
Advice for a Reader on Contraception
A Catholic husband shares the struggle of embracing the Church’s teaching on contraception while his wife does not share the same conviction. After years of using contraception, he chose to follow Catholic teaching without first discussing it with her, leading to hurt and strain in their intimacy. This exchange explores the need for open communication, prayer, and patient love while seeking unity in faith and marriage.
Addressing Conflict in Marriage
The good news is that when you practice healthy conflict, you can have healthy conflict and these patterns of behavior don’t have to continue or define your relationship.
Respecting the No
So in the moment, do we swallow our pride and accept the no, trusting that our husband has the best interest of the household in mind and it can be discussed later for some understanding, or do we fight back and attempt to emasculate our husband’s role as head of household, interfering with the good work the Lord is doing in Him to lead your household?