Sexual disappointment is a complex emotion. Whenever we have expectations and those expectations aren't being met, it's natural to be disappointed. But what really matters is how we deal with that disappointment. Do we pretend we're fine? Do we get angry? Do we avoid the emotion? Or do we talk about it? We are surrounded by examples of what a 'real' sexual experience should look like, but they aren't reality. Having desires and fantasies is wonderful, but once we let in the expectations, that's where disappointment comes from. Let's talk about what we can do to overcome the sexual disappointment in our relationships that's causing us to be disconnected from our spouse.
