thetammyjo
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haven't seen you say one thing about the men in these situations other than they are being blamed. I see you saying over and over and over that the women who complain should take responsiblity. How do you think these men should take responsibility then if you believe that both have responsibility? Can you give us some examples? uh huh I said they should take responsibility for themselves, I never said take responsibility for the whole relationship, just themselves. Can I give examples, yes, but the mens side of this was not posted, they did not come here saying they are victims, they did not come here calling women abusers because they pressure them into sex. So what does my input on what they should do when none of their information is here help the matters any? Easy, it doesnt. But I'll play along. I have said before that these men have gone to seek help, they did try medication ( or well some did ). I also said that they should help foot the bill for toys. Note I also said that after trying these things they were still pushed to do what they did not want to do. If they went to get help, tried the help, decided they did not like the help because they still felt pressured to do what they did not, they in that case DID accept responsibility for their lack of sexual wants. But because the treatment did not yield her desired outcome, he then became the unwilling to help asshole, and abuser. Let me see if I can list your list of responsibilities for the sexless partner. He should get help.... what kind? Once, twice, ongoing? Alone or together? He should try medication... sadly this is the standard "treatment" for men isn't it? And anything else? Here's my list for the sexless partner: Realize that your partner has needs, that this isn't just your issue nor is it just their issue; it is a relationship issue that you both need to work on. Get tested for any medical problems you might have -- if so, get the appropriate medicine for you or start to change your lifestyle. Ask your partner for help, afterall this is the relationship's issue and you can both work on it together. Go to therapy to address your feelings and thoughts -- together and alone. Try to find other ways to express affection and do them. Resist caving in when you feel pressured to have sex -- this is where individual therapy can help. Explore other venues for sexuality don't just say "no" before you try something -- together may be best but be open to other arrangments. If first it doesn't work, try again and always talk about what you are feeling. Both types of therapy can help with this. Try to be careful with the words you use and try to make your actions matches your words. If it still isn't working out be brave and responsible enough to say "I'm sorry, but we need to move on."
< Message edited by thetammyjo -- 6/22/2006 11:33:09 AM >
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