When we were first married it was two-three times a week maybe, then twice a week, then later, when the kids arrived, it dwindled to once a week but only on Friday or Saturday night, never any spontaneity.
And if for some reason we missed Friday or Saturday night, it would not happen til the next week. Twice a month was a good average. And it was 100% me initiating. 100%.
There was a spell where I tired of rejection and stopped asking. We went 10 months without any sex at all. Nothing. (and there was no pregnancy or childbirth in there). When I finally brought it up to her, she did not believe me. She protested.
Between then and our separation, she initiated sex exactly once; I found out later it was in response to the OM's suggestion to her, so that she could keep up appearances.
Right now, 8 months after our last lovemaking session, I would like sex about 12 times a day.
Seriously, 4-6 times per week would be ideal, and I would just love to have some variety in timing and place - some active participation maybe.
M 43 S14 S13 D11 D7 Divorce final: Jan 2009 Making it up as I go....