I would say that there should be more hope than dispare.

He has been sexual with you up until recently.

He has remorse for his behavior and all the things that have overwhelmed him.

You have been part of the problem with w/ pollen allergies, root canal, a gyno procedure, and work-load issues.

He has said that he wants to retire, travel and grow old with you in a convincing way.


From the above, my suggestion would be to sit down with him, tell him that you love him, tell him that you miss the way things were in February and March, that you need sexual intimacy with him, and that you would like the two of you to try marriage counseling (my suggestion is a Board certified a sex therapist) so that you can regain what you had earlier and find out what the issues were that seem to be getting in the way of your relationship.

Good luck to you, it sounds like you are very close to achieving what you need.


>43 years of marriage--My wife and I are now closer than we have been in decades. I believe that my SSM is over.