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My husband has sexual fantasies about him and other men. He thinks he maybe gay. we have two children. He is a father of four in total. I am his second wife of seven years. He is a soldier! Just back from Iraq. He says he still loves me and our family but seems to be confused need advice. Please help.

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The first step is truly open dialogue.

Now that he opened up, the most important is to develop complicity along that line.

You are here to help and support each other and create synergy (bring your power together to take this to the next step).

The best way to create dialogue is to create a "forum space" for the two of you.

It can sound a bit artificial but believe me, it works.

Next step?

Find out how deep this is.

Fantasies are alright as long as you don't act on it.

It's valid for any type of fantasies.

In such case, simply sharing might already clear up his desire and make him realize it was just a thought passing by.

On the other hand, if he truly can't stand your touch it might be the sign that something deeper is going on for him.

Find out together what is truly going on and see how it evolves over a period of a month.

Protect yourself!

This is happening to him, not to you.

Don't take responsibility for his actions feelings or behaviors, no matter what.

You have your own life, individuality and your own foundation.

Make sure you don't let this impact on your work, career, relationship with children, social life, etc.

Regenerate! Stay healthy!

Keep the challenge to its real size and location: it's something happening to him and has to do with emotions and feelings in him that you can't control.

So, invest exactly in proportion with how much influence you have.

At the end, it's truly up to him to decide, act on it or do something about it if it's a problem for him.

Get support!

Google "gay forum" and check what others say about these issues.

You can as well check with a sex therapist to get fresh perspectives on this topic.

It's important you get extra support, ideas, feed back, experiences and knowledge on this topic.

This will definitely empower the two of you in dealing with this situation.

Intimacy challenge - ARTICLE

noreply@blogger.com (vitalcoach) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:20:00 +0000

My girlfriend and I have gotten back together again after a 1/2 year break up. She wasn't meeting any of my needs as I met all of her wants and needs. She said to me several months ago that she made a mistake and wanted back in my life.

At first I was reluctant, but soon after I let my wall down and let her back into my life. I thought that she had changed, only to find that she changed for a brief moment. We still don't kiss, hug (I very seldom get to see her without clothes on) and we haven't had a sexual relationship in 6 months (it was the same before or break up).

I am there for her when she needs support, help or whatever the need at that time may be. She won't say to me she loves me even though when I ask her if she does, she will say, yes she loves me. She never makes the first move to reach out and hold my hand or hold me and kissing seem to be a struggle for her. She says she wants to marry me, but now I fear I will have this struggle with her the rest of my life. I try to talk to her about it and it only upsets her.

I guess my question is, is she using me for her own comfort, taking me for granted because she knows I'm always there for her? I can't figure her out. What should I do?

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Here are some possibilities:

There could be something about you which turns her off: it could be your "sexual style", any uncleanleaness, bad breath, etc.
She does not feel comfortable with intimacy. This means that she would feel exactly the same with any man.

What to do? To solve something like that, you definitely need to work on it together. If she is not open for it, take a special moment to talk about it. Here is how you can present it: "look there is something I need to share with you and I don't know how to reach you. I really need to talk to you about it. All I need from you is 30 min. I want you to listen to what I have to say. Let's fix a moment, for instance Thursday evening 8 pm. It's okay, would this work for you? "

Don't simply let it go if she resists. Insist that it's something you need for the two of you. All you need is 30 min of her time.

Here is what you can do next: On that appointed day and time, open a bottle of red wine (or squeeze a fresh orange juice... Not sure of your tastes). Create a comfortable space for the two of you.

Give yourself exactly 30 min. Agree to stop the conversation no matter what at the end of that time.

Here is what you can say: "I have been facing a challenge in what you and I share and I am in the point where I don't know what to do with it. When we walk on the street, I have a natural desire to hold your hand, but I do feel some resistance from you and i don't understand this. I am not saying this to challenge you. I say this because I care and I know if I don't share it with you, it simply will stay in my mind..."

You get the picture, no challenge, no threat, open dialogue. You simply share what you feel without pointing your finger at her or blaming her in any way.

After 30 min of chat, stop! This is very important. Don't stretch. Finish it and go, do something else. If you finished the conversation but did not reach an aggreement or conclusion on what to do next, fix another time next week, same time and do this again. Create this special forum space for the two of you.

Take notes while you share ideas and feelings.

If during the week, you want to share something with her about what you already discussed, write it down on a white page and keep it for next "meeting".

During the week, don't mention what you already discussed. Give it space. Give her space to digest.

This might sound artificial at first, but the benefits of doing this are endless.

What you must realize now, is that what you face takes time and energy to be solved. Extra professional support would definitely help you break through this. You can get help from a sex therapist, a coach or eventually join something more challenging like a week-end tantra workshop to develop intimacy. You will need to consistently focus on it for 1 to 3 months. Make it your couple's priority number 1 for that time.

If you drop it, nothing will change and you might eventually split up because of it. Don't wait. Invest now. This is what it takes to break through this and give the two of you a real chance. Wishful thinking is not enough. You need to take real action here.

10 tips to wake up your senses - ARTICLE

noreply@blogger.com (vitalcoach) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:16:00 +0000

Take a bath or shower together

What a beautiful way to create intimacy! Tropical paradise? Let the the warm waves of the sea play with your naked bodies.

Massage each other's body

Use sensual oils, shift from a therapeutic approach to a sensual attitude.

Refresh your mind in nature

The quest for sensuality is a natural instinct. Going to nature is like going back to the source. Breathing some fresh air together could be the first step of a romantic evening.

Write it down

Letters, little notes, erotic messages are incredibly powerful. Express sensual play with your magic words.

Attend a workshop or class together

Find out more about yourselves. This might take you beyond your comfort zone. Truly amazing what is being offered in that field nowadays. This is a powerful way of stimulating your sexual awareness.

Create ritual

Design your "nest". Use fragrances, essences, silks. Use fire light. Stimulate beauty and refinement. What are you wearing? What are you eating? Explore the tastes. Nourish all your senses.

Some music?

Can you play? Go for it. Some exotic rhythms might wake up mysterious memories in you. Sing, use your voice. Don't mean a serenade though.

Take risks and explore!

Awakening the passion in a relationship often means taking steps, taking risks. If it does not click with your first try, shift, learn, adapt, and try again.

Beware of high expectations!

High expectations create stress, pressure. You don't have to perform! Instead, relax, have fun and don't focus too much on the outcome.

Timing!

If you engage in creating a special moment together, be sure that the time is right. Do you have enough space? Evenings are usually more conductive for refinement. Is your mind open and free?

I need your help...

noreply@blogger.com (vitalcoach) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:04:00 +0000

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