A while back, a certain individual made headlines for maintaining a detailed spreadsheet of his partner’s reasons for declining intimacy and sharing it with the world. I can only imagine how that made her feel. In case my wonderful partner is keeping tabs, I thought I’d share my own list upfront.
10. I’m not exactly fresh.
Between the remnants of meals, baby spit-up, and the occasional diaper disaster, I feel like I’m perpetually unclean. I even showered today! But as soon as I stepped out, I started sweating, and now it’s been a day of changing shirts.
9. Remember that disagreement we just had about baby bottle nipples?
The one where you left the room like a child? Yeah, that’s still fresh in my mind.
8. Someone seems to have swapped my desire with overwhelming fatigue.
My libido? It’s gone.
7. How about we just pretend it happened?
No one will know the difference, right? We could easily say we can’t keep our hands off each other.
6. Ever consider inviting a third party to enhance our life?
I’m thinking along the lines of a cleaning service! They could tackle the chores while I… well, you know.
5. Sure, we could be intimate, or we could enjoy an extra 19 minutes of sleep.
I know which one sounds better right now—zzzz.
4. Believe it or not, constant micromanaging really isn’t a mood booster for me.
3. After a day of having kids clinging to me like I’m a jungle gym,
all I want is to unwind with a magazine (even a novel feels like too much effort) and a large glass of vodka. Cheers!
2. You know what really gets me in the mood?
A rare admission that you were wrong just once in your life.
1. I can’t emphasize this enough:
I really need to take another shower. I smell like a food court.
Even after ten years of marriage, I still find you incredibly attractive. Sure, raising two toddlers can be chaotic, but I wouldn’t want to navigate this journey with anyone else. Maybe we can try again tomorrow? Until then, I’ll see you in my dreams. For more on family planning and related services, consider visiting this excellent resource.
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Summary
It’s no surprise that life can be hectic, especially with kids in the mix. From feeling unclean to fatigue and the aftermath of disagreements, there are plenty of reasons why intimacy might take a backseat. However, despite the challenges, maintaining attraction and connection is key.