23 Possible Reasons You’re Turned Off or Grossed Out By Your Husband In Bed

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It’s clear he’s in the mood, but for the life of you, you can’t muster up any desire. 

Frankly, you feel disgusted when you think about intimacy with him.  

It's a tough reality to accept – this sudden, gut-wrenching aversion towards your husband, once the beacon of your deepest desires. 

This harsh knowledge has ushered in a quiet devastation; realizing that the man who used to spark your passion now triggers a revulsion that feels both alien and distressingly real. 

You may still love your husband or feel your love for him has slipped away. 

Either way, navigating these emotions without completely devastating him is a genuine challenge.

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Trying To Please Everyone? 8 Proven Steps To Let It Go

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Do you feel attached to the positive reinforcement you receive when making others happy?

Is your sense of worthiness connected to trying to please everyone?

If so, disappointing people, making them angry, or doing what others deem as unacceptable is deeply uncomfortable for you. 

You may also have a low tolerance for conflict. You often acquiesce to the wishes of others  — even when you don't agree.

You would rather act against your own desires rather than provoke a conflict.

Trying to please everyone can be addictive.

You become addicted to the approval and good feelings that come from making people happy and comfortable, as you tend to their needs over your own.

You crave this acceptance in order to feel validated.

You keep giving and giving to get your fix of approval and self-esteem.

Eventually, you begin to lose yourself.

You lose sight of who you are, what you want, or how to live your life on your own terms.

You've trained your friends and family to expect you'll bend to their will, follow their lead, and do it all with a smile on your face.

Any attempt at standing your ground is met with shock and disappointment — and sometimes outright anger.

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Keep Calm and Carry On: The 17 Telltale Signs You Have a Stoic Personality

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man sitting at desk thinking traits of a stoic personality

With its emphasis on self-control, indifference to pleasure or pain, and emotional restraint, stoicism may seem like a foreign concept in our age of oversharing. 

Yet many embrace stoic principles without realizing it. 

Do you remain unflappable in the face of stress? 

Refuse to complain or dwell on setbacks? 

Derive satisfaction from acting with integrity rather than chasing status? 

If these describe you, you likely exhibit stoic tendencies. 

Read on to discover 17 telltale signs you have a stoic personality and how to further cultivate this timeless mindset.

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Understanding A Broken Man: 11 Signs He Loves You and 13 Red Flags You’re Involved with One

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Falling for a man who's been hurt before can feel like a risky move. 

His wounds may run so deep that you question if he’ll ever be able to truly give his heart to you. 

But don't be too quick to write him off! 

With care and compassion, a broken man can heal and become capable of deep, lasting love. 

The key is knowing how to recognize the signs that his feelings for you run more than skin deep. 

Pay attention to the subtle clues, and you may discover that this damaged soul can actually nurture the tender love you’ve been longing for.

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