Hi folks, back from the weekend. Achingman, no, my wife is not a cuddler. A random hug here and there is about all I can expect anymore. When we cuddle, it is more like me touching her, caressing her, holding her...and she is just allowing herself to be held, touched. There is little "touching back." But I can definitely identify with the accusations of male dominance.
And MSM, you asked me about just "doing it." I have done the candles and wine thing...and cooked her a nice dinner, and had the stereo on, instead of the tv. She just doesn't seem to get it. I'm never going to just "take her", as that would just fulfill her prophecy that men are aggressive rapists. I suppose I could try to give her a copy of the book (SSM), and see what happens.