Sex for Saints Episode 174 - How I Fixed My Sexual Relationship: An Interview with Mike Peterson
Aug 20, 2021
In this discussion, Mike Peterson, a devoted husband and father of five, shares his journey from roommate-like dynamics to a deeply connected marriage. He candidly discusses the pressures and cycles of rejection that strained their intimacy and the five-year drought that followed. Through therapy and self-reflection, Mike emphasizes the importance of personal growth and male friendships. He proposes a three-month sex fast, allowing them to rebuild intimacy without pressure, ultimately transforming their relationship into one filled with renewed emotional and physical connection.
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Five-Year Withdrawal From Sex
- Mike describes years of rejection leading him to vow he would never ask for sex again. He spent five years with almost no sex and they functioned as good roommates but not intimate partners.
Sex Isn't The Same As Intimacy
- Mike realized sex and intimacy are distinct and that good sex doesn't automatically equal emotional intimacy. That separation was a turning point in understanding their marriage problems.
She Felt Blissful Without Sex
- Mike's wife said she was 'blissfully happy' during their sexless years because her life matched her vision as a stay-at-home mom. They were good roommates and partners in life but lacked deeper connection.
