i need to seriously consider the fact that she will *never* be like "that" (ripping my clothes off HD). and as much as i love her i need to realize that. i've read some of the success stories here. and i still believe we can be one

"i still believe we can be one" Maybe you can but be very careful that you don't deceive yourself.

is where she imagines us one day. and hold her to it.
'hold her to it" That is a problem. What does "hold her to it" look like when she has been doing it for 5 years and you have 2 kids and she tells you she "can't" do it anymore?

Anyone can promise to change and change, but situations change. Even if she was hi drive now, having kids could change that. Starting out LD, mentally making herself HD, then kids are added to the mix, there is no guarantee what will happen.

i thought it meant she may want to mess around, but it turns out she thought it would "appease" me in the absence of her affection. i told her i had no interest in the movie
Well you have this down pat. some people would have not said anything. It is so important to state your true self in a calm, friendly way.

it's amazing how different HD and LD people can think when it comes to the basics about sex and turn-ons
And what LD and HD think is appropriate sexual activities.

There is a biological and chemical drive to mate or be with someone. Don't let your hormones or drive cause you to overlook some differences. Like they say, marriage does not make things improve most of the time, it just causes you to be together more and see the same traits over and over again. some traits are beneficial, some are annoying, and some you eventually can't stand.

Go slow and be careful.

Lou, Married 38 years.