You know, HD, I was thinking that life really is one big emotional abandonment. It happens to all of us in different ways and we handle it differently. Your wife, in fact, is emotionally abandoning you. I think sex is so important because it is the most intense way we can connect to another human being as an adult. It's sad that we are all missing out because of fears, insecurities, perceptions, etc. I don't know what it will take to get through to your wife, or to any of our spouses, but I think we are all in pursuit of something very wonderful. Keep at it.
