showed no sign of being unhappy or feeling "violated". I believe her, thus calling into question the simple blanket statement that a woman can't give sex purely as a favor to someone else without feeling violated.

I think that is a good way to look at the situation CE. It would help others here like Cemar and possibly teeshann. Two different situations but with some things in common. Doing it or appreciating it just because.

Have you thought about times when the idea gift sex from your W's POV, becomes duty sex or gift sex with some resentment thrown in? I am not looking for problems for you, just indicating people with good intentions (your W) often go through up and down cycles.

Anyway ^5 on appreciating gift sex. BTDT.

Lou