She has been having prolonged periods lasting 2-2.5 weeks which for her is obviously very distressing and for me further inhibited my initiating sex.
Did the doctor say for sure what was causing your W's problems? Gosh, that could put a lot of women in a very bad mood, to say the least. And, you probably know not to say anything about about how this affects you, right?
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I guess it's all those hormones. It must be a terrible thing to go through.
Aw, that's sweet, Huddy. Actually, it's a lack of hormones, and it has a lot more effect on the body than just hot flashes, (Which would be bad enough, since she can feel she's inside a fiery furnace). It affects the emotions, which can cause her to be a bit more b'tchy, and can cause depression. Sometimes it affects sleep patterns and her energy level. It is definitely a change of life for her. Women need extra emotional support during menopause. Might be a good idea if you google it and read up on it. Unfortunately, it's like DBing. It's not a sprint, but a marathon.
Since she is very conscious of her looks, be sure you compliment her often. Oh, and please don't say what most H's say....."You look nice". Learn other ways of telling her she's beautiful. Just don't overkill and look at her with your tongue hanging out.
Do you think you can handle all of that while being a strong, independent, active, attractive, assertive male?
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!
