"And I am sure I will catch hell from the independent women out there for that last part. Even Dr. Phil has told a husband or two, "Your wife got that body from giving you your beautiful children!!""
I was recently told (no, certainly not by xh) that mothers are sexier because they truly know how to love once they have children, and that their bodies are soft and sensual because they have been shaped by that love, by their children. (and yes, he actually meant it. and yes, definitely think this one's a keeper!)
so, not disagreeing with the need to continue working at staying attractive. but believing that you truly are can be real motivation to continue it, rather than just sinking into that "I'm just a mom, I am no longer a hot mama!" thinking!
M60 H52 D20 M14 yrs OW-old gf from 1986 bomb-5/18/08 H filed for D-9/10/08 D final 4/24/09 xH remarried (not OW) 2012