Any long term marriages out there?

How's your sex life with your mate? What do you do to keep it fresh?

My wife and I were on the brink of a very bitter divorce. We were angry at each other. Intimacy was long dead and our sex life was nil.

My wife bought a condo and moved out. We decided we still loved each other but couldn't live together. We split stuff up, pretty much, stayed married and lived happily ever after. Now my wife is my girlfriend and life is verrrry good.

That's my story. What's yours?


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Together 20 years; married 16 of those. I think having a separate place for spouses to go at times can be so beneficial in a marriage. Sometimes that could be living separately indefinitely but still visiting often. At the least, having the means to be able to leave for a few days for a solo trip or a girls trip has also been beneficial for me. As a stay at home mom, there was a time when I didn’t have a lot of access to extra money to be able to leave if/when I needed a break. Through time and some not so good times, I made sure to not be in that position again. I wouldn’t be ok with any extra marital activity though.

I’ve found a lot of benefits to it. I become a better version of myself. I can’t depend on him for everything. We have space to cool our heads. We are both invigorated when we are reunited.
 
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How's your sex life with your mate? What do you do to keep it fresh?

My wife and I were on the brink of a very bitter divorce. We were angry at each other. Intimacy was long dead and our sex life was nil.
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My wife bought a condo and moved out. We decided we still loved each other but couldn't live together. We split stuff up, pretty much, stayed married and lived happily ever after. Now my wife is my girlfriend and life is verrrry good.

That's my story. What's yours?


blue
46 years. Still as active as possible. Prostate cancer. Triple bypass. 2 knee replacements. No complaints it still works. Healthy sex play. All good
 
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How's your sex life with your mate? What do you do to keep it fresh?

My wife and I were on the brink of a very bitter divorce. We were angry at each other. Intimacy was long dead and our sex life was nil.

My wife bought a condo and moved out. We decided we still loved each other but couldn't live together. We split stuff up, pretty much, stayed married and lived happily ever after. Now my wife is my girlfriend and life is verrrry good.

That's my story. What's yours?


blue
Married 22 years and together 24. Dead Bedroom, but not because of lack of love or intimacy. Physically it isn’t there for her. Best Friend and would love to still be her lover, but it isn’t where its at.
 
I've definitely not been married as long as some other folks on here, but it has been 8 wonderful years and counting. Things have honestly improved in the bedroom since we got married, but it is still a work in progress that takes communication about what helps make each other most comfortable/excited/turned off.
 
Married almost 20 years. Ethically/consensually non-monogamous for the last two of them, which "dead bedroom" had a lot to do with.
 
23 years. Sec has been great for the past 10 or so and keeps getting better as we allow ourselves to explore new things
 
I met my wife during my 2nd year of college. We dated for 8 yrs then we married. That was 34 wonderful years ago!

Sexually, she was my first; in fact, I had kissed only one girl before her. By contrast, she had had sex with 10 or so guys before we met. In high school, she was very cute, very outgoing, and totally boy crazy. To be very clear, I absolutely LOVE that my wife fully enjoyed her sexuality and freedom before we met... Just as I would have if girls were likewise drawn to me. Alas, they weren't.

I will admit that I did cheat on her, twice. She graduated 9 months before me and headed back home believing we would continue being exclusive as I finished my studies. During that time apart, I had sex with two other girls. Though I dearly loved her and hoped to eventually marry her, the idea of living out my life having had sex with just one person bothered me. I was convinced that if I didn't sow my oats, just as she had before she met me, it would create lifelong doubts about marrying her and would make being faithful more difficult. I'm not proud of what I did, or of how I tried to justify it - but it is what it is. That said, I have NEVER cheated during our marriage. Not once.

I still absolutely ADORE my wife, and we still have great sex. In fact, in some ways it's better than ever despite her struggles with menopause (I've written at length about this here on Lit) ..And to this very day, the mere sight of her standing before me and removing her bra as we are about to make love, takes my goddamn breath away. That will never change.

What can I say? I'm a lucky man. :):heart: So, take heed young people, there are some very happy, long term marriages out there.
 
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Almost 10 years — that really does feel like a long time, and a lot can change in a relationship over that period. The important thing is that you and your partner are on the same page and communicating honestly about what works for both of you. Since your marriage is open, it makes sense that you’re both using Taimi to find temporary partners and enjoy some fun and connection from time to time. As long as everything is based on trust, respect, and clear boundaries, there’s nothing wrong with exploring outside your primary relationship. In fact, it can even strengthen things when handled maturely.
 
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26 years. More active in the bedroom the last couple of months than ever, including about 15 of no/low sex.
 
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