Start with this...
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Certainly I can try to have a more open mind about the issues she cares about


so you can have more of these...

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She says that often when we have a deep philosophical or academic discussion (non-confrontational)


leading to more of this...

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she feels more attraction for me
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Don't worry about the big changes you think you'll have to make. Start small with just having the conversations.

Oh yeah. Ignore this...

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Unfortunately, to begin with, in her “enlightened” view of the world, marriage is an antiquated tradition that has little positive reasons for existence. That’s a big problem because I value our relationship/marriage above all other possible things in life and a exuberant sex life along with it. She says she could be just fine if the human race gave up sex tomorrow and she had to go without for the rest of her life.


for now.

MPT