Sexless Marriage? The Brutal Truth About Why Your Partner Doesn't Want Sex | Love | E569

Your partner keeps turning you down for sex. You're hurt, frustrated, and starting to wonder if they even want you anymore. But what if you've been getting the whole thing wrong? Here's the uncomfortable truth: Your sex life might not be suffering because the attraction is gone. It might be suffering because neither of you knows how to talk about what's really happening in the bedroom. In this episode, I'm joined by sexuality expert and couples therapist Dori to unpack the painful cycle of sexual rejection, resentment, and avoidance that's quietly destroying intimacy in so many relationships. And trust me, some of what she reveals might completely change how you see your partner. You'll learn: Why your partner keeps saying no to sex (and why it might not be about you). The bedroom mistakes that secretly destroy sexual desire. How to talk about what you really want without triggering shame, defensiveness, or a fight. Why sexual rejection turns into resentment, and how to break the cycle. How to reignite intimacy, even after decades of disconnection. Your sex life doesn't have to stay this way. If you're ready to stop guessing and start reconnecting, book a free consultation with Dori at growingself.com/dori. You deserve a relationship where intimacy feels good for both of you. Xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby Special thanks to this month’s sponsors of the podcast: Shopify — Every self-made person started somewhere. Yours starts free at shopify.com/lhs Quince — Quality products you’ll actually use that feel like luxury without the price tag. Get free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠quince.com/lhs⁠ Sequencing.com — Discover what your DNA can reveal about your health with clinical-grade whole genome sequencing that reads 100% of your DNA. Get 10% off with promo code LHS at Sequencing.com Ritual — Hormone-free support made for the perimenopause years. Get 25% off your first order at Ritual.com/LHS Tin Can — A screen-free phone that gives kids more freedom to talk to friends, with parental controls built in. Get $10 off your first order at tincan.com/LHS Vinted — A secondhand marketplace app that makes it simple to sell clothes you no longer wear and earn extra cash. The app is free to download, and with no seller fees, you keep what you earn.