I'm also thinking I may need to avoid sex with him for a while...I think it may be making it harder for me to detach. I hate to stop, this seems to be sometimes all that is left
Boy that's a tough one, I really hope some vets chime in, but don't do it if you feel withholding is done as far as punishment, or changing other behaviors.
Do not do this until you get other experienced input.
Me: 43 M: 10y S:15 ILYBINILWY 2/18/13 W moved out 2/18/13 Filed for D: 2/17/13 Got DB: 2/20/13 Got DR: 2/23/13 180 & LRT Began: 2/25/13 D Final Dec '13