"Lets fight about this since the elephant in the room (sex) can't be dealt with right now." Boy, that hit home. I bet that is so true for many couples.
To those who see my backing off of him as being game playing - it really isn't. Karen, I never saw it as game playing. I visualize you as needing more, deserving more than you are getting. I see you as fighting for more but settling for what your spouse will contribute to the sexual relationship.
When you post what your H does as a father, worker, I see a strong capable man. He does more family things for the kids than I did, so I respect him in that area.
No, I don't see you playing a game. I see you protecting Karen's soul, like I do sometimes when I interact with BB.