Learn the signs and how to rekindle attraction in your relationship.
What are the signs that your wife, husband, or partner is not sexually attracted to you anymore?
If your partner exhibits these traits, learn tips to help reignite the flame in your relationship.
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Questions to Ask Yourself
This may be specially noticed withmarried couples.
There is a tendency for sex to slow down during marriage.
For example, one population study found a considerable decrease in the number of times couples had sex weekly.
Understandably,infatuationmay not always be the most lasting reaction you produce from your partner.
However, this level of awareness may be the key that helps to turn your relationship back on track.
Speak to your partner openly and honestly about the changes you have noticed in their attraction to you.
As much as you might,avoid accusatory statements, or speaking when tempers are high.
An open, honest conversation should be the target when discussing things with your partner.
This could also give you a chance to rediscover yourself.
Time apart doesnt, however, mean staying completely away from your significant other.
Check in from time to time to avoid alienating them.
You may use this period tospice up your relationship digitallythrough virtual or phone calls.
This might offer a change from your usual relations and could help to improve their attraction for you.
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