Young at Heart you won't believe this but what you are describing is almost exactly my W's and my SL a little over two years ago (before our working together on it). I had to tell myself just how far we have come since then (and sorry, it made me smile a bit too ). Even way back in my posts somewhere I complained about flannel and the leaping out of bed to re-dress for sleep.
That was before I made it perfectly clear how much it meant to me for her NOT to shield herself from me with flannel and to stay nude and snuggle afterwards. I knew my W loved me but it didn't feel real without the physical affection (and skin contact).
The sexy extras are just icing on top. I am very grateful for how far we have progressed from those "flannel quickies".
I didn't happen until I let her know how I felt. It hurt me to not get affection. I had to tell her, make her understand that I was hurting. Our ST also asked the question, "Mrs. Cinco you love Cinco don't you? Affection is a way show him your love - Don't you want him to feel your love for him?"Cinco
Thank you for sharing and for giving me hope that the "flannel shield" may come down. It seems as impossible as the Berlin Wall coming down, but now I have hope.
You said that "it didn't happen until you let her know how you felt." Could you be a little more explicit as I would appreciate the advice from someone who has fought and won this battle.
Good luck
>43 years of marriage--My wife and I are now closer than we have been in decades. I believe that my SSM is over.