She values friendship, shared responsibilities, vacations together, our kids and extended families, shared recreational activities, and sense of humor.
Why would I leave for an extended period of time? I have no desire to do that whatsoever. I enjoy the time I have with my wife. The only missing link is sex. Like I've said, I have no interest in causing an artificial crisis that affects every other part of our lives and others, just to solve the sex problem. And it wouldn't anyway. Already been there done that years ago. I'm not into a lot of drama just to get sex.
A friend with benefits is something that just adds to the whole mix. I have no intention of leaving my marriage just to have sex -- what a ridiculous concept. I mean, it doesn't take 100% of your time to have sex with another person. Just a few hours a week. Most people spend ten times that amount of time just watching TV!
Sure, I agree with everything you say about my wife. But I'm not her. I can only do what I can do. I like your attitude though! I wish my wife had your attitude about working on the sex problem.
What do you mean me expecting it every day would be the same, while wanting it every day is not?