How To Respond When You're Offered Unenthusiastic Sex

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A subscriber wrote, "I have a suggestion for a topic.  I would like to hear one on how to graciously accept sex from your partner when they are obviously not in the mood.  When they are offering/willing out of love even though they might not want it themselves.  As a gift to show that they care about your needs.  I recently ran into this and turned it down.  The old script of “she really doesn’t want this, so I don’t want this because it won’t be mutually satisfying” kept playing through my head. " As is usual, I offer a reframe and some other ways to think about this, including other reasons women offer this, some of which men may not realize. Subscribe now, everyone who hasn't, and hear about the related topic of maintenance sex in my next episode!

Links:

Women: Sex Is A Way To Work On Your Marriage But Not If You Phone It In

Responsive Desire: If You're Never In The Mood That's Normal