I was hoping you would show up here , although I was sorry to read that your sitch took the same path as mine.
You are, of course, right that there's more to a satisfying relationship than just sex. It was never really about "just sex", although that's how H summarized my requests for more physical and emotional intimacy.
And you're also right about how crushing it is to be rejected continuously in a relationship with someone you love. Wow, did that do a number on my self esteem!
But I feel so much better now that I'm out from under the stress/sadness/pain caused by my M. Even if I'm alone for the rest of my life, it is better than to be in a relationship with someone who I love, but who actively pushes me away.
I'm rambling here - let me get back to the thread at hand. I, too, would love to cherish and be cherished in my next R. I would love to be physically and emotionally close to my partner - to be able to tell him anything and still be accepted... to be able to initiate sex and not be rejected...to feel attractive, trusted, cared for, etc.
, although I was sorry to read that your sitch took the same path as mine.
