Thank you for the nice reply. I too, think it would be very difficult to establish a "arrangement" for purely sexual reasons, without the likelihood of becoming emotionally involved as well. It is the theory of the possibility of having such an arrangement as a possible solution for a SSM. The reference you made to alternative sexual contacts is one that I find frustrating as well. If sex for a LD spouse is unthinkable, and they truely want their partners to have some form of sexual relief, why not consider this? Some would look at it as just another "chore" to be included in the daily functioning of the household. I, for one, could live with this. I certainly would rather have an intimate, fun, mutually satisfying encounter with my partner for life. I can't help but wonder why this would not be considered as an alternative. Of course, another thought would include the possibility that the LD spouse simply does not care about the others "problem" and has no intention to do anything to improve it. This is the type of relationship that may lead to an affair, fights about sex, separations etc. How about comment from some of you LD spouses out there? Am I way off base in my thinking here??
