Get Your Marriage On! with Dan Purcell

281: More Sex Didn't Fix Intimacy, But This Did Instead (Roberth & Laticia's Story)

Jan 2, 2026
Roberth and Laticia share their journey from empty sex to a thriving emotional connection. They discuss the struggles of differing sexual desires and the complications that arose after a decade of marriage. Misunderstandings and therapy setbacks brought them clarity through learning about female anatomy and pleasure. Discovering the difference between responsive and spontaneous desire transformed their intimacy. They provide practical tips on honest communication, owning desires, and maintaining emotional connection, offering hope for couples feeling stuck.
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ANECDOTE

Ski Lift Meeting Led To Later Struggle

  • Roberth and Laticia met on a moonlight ski-lift ride and their romance started from that date.
  • Ten years into marriage, sexual desire differences turned sex into a power struggle that pushed them to seek help.
ANECDOTE

Therapy Moment That Felt Blaming

  • In therapy Laticia felt blamed because she was told to "step it up" despite having sex regularly.
  • She realized she was doing duty sex and felt never enough, which left both of them stuck.
INSIGHT

More Sex Isn't A Fix

  • Roberth assumed more frequent sex would fix their emptiness but lacked understanding of emotional elements.
  • They later learned that physical sex without emotional presence still leaves connection missing.
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