logo
episode-header-image
Jun 2023
11m 25s

Dear LK: I'm happily married but hate ou...

NPR
About this episode
I've been in a loving relationship with my husband for years. We're incredibly compatible except for our sex life. The sex started off great, became less interesting over the years, and now it's non-existent. I'm considering divorce even though the rest of our relationship is fine. Initiating a divorce feels cruel, but I also feel like I'm settling and watching time slip away.

See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.

NPR Privacy Policy
Up next
Yesterday
Make your small space feel bigger
Floating your furniture, zoning, floor arrangements and art -- there are lots of ways to make a small space or a small home feel bigger. In this episode, Life Kit host Marielle Segarra speaks with reporter Andee Tagle about low-budget, renter-friendly solutions to make your small ... Show More
19m 36s
Jun 1
Why spending time in the woods makes you feel calm
Decades of research have shown that "forest bathing" is good for your health. It can boost your immune system, lower blood pressure and help with depression. Here's how to reap these benefits on your next walk in the woods. This episode originally published August 24, 2023.Follow ... Show More
16m 25s
May 28
Gold is having a moment. Is now the time to invest?
In the world of investing, gold is having a moment. Last year, the price of gold crossed $4,000 an ounce for the first time ever. But does that mean it's time to rebalance your portfolio and get in on the precious metal action? This episode, NPR finance correspondent Maria Aspan ... Show More
14m 54s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2023
198: Lack of Intimacy in Marriage
<p dir="ltr">Lacking emotional and physical intimacy in my marriage was miserable. With no deep conversations, flirting, or laughing together, I felt rejected and neglected, NOT desired, which is something really important to me. What's the point of even being married?! After the ... Show More
1h 10m
Apr 2024
Dear Lisa: 'My Sexless Marriage Is Killing Me!' | E395
Has the sexual intimacy in your relationship dwindled to almost nothing? Or, do you long to feel desired by your partner, but instead feel like you're being rejected? If so, this episode is for you. You'll learn why sexless marriages (or sexless relationships of any kind) happen ... Show More
51m 29s
Apr 2024
231: How to Deal With Unmet Needs in a Relationship: 2 Secrets You Rarely Hear
<p dir="ltr">When I got married, I thought my husband would support me, kiss away my tears, listen to my problems, desire me, snuggle with me, and do everything he could toward our common goals. And he did—for a while. When he became distant, I felt bamboozled and just knew that ... Show More
1h 18m
Jul 2016
When people don't like you - Is it time to get a divorce - Some family isn't healthy to keep
Not everyone is going to like what you bring to the table. Sometimes people have high expectations of you and you don't deliver causing them to have a critical view of you. Is this your fault or the fault of the person who set up expectations that you couldn't meet? I read a crit ... Show More
1h 15m
Oct 2019
Iyanla: Fix My Sexless Marriage
Iyanla works with a couple from Knoxville, Tennessee, who say they are trapped in a sexless marriage. Tiffany and Nick have been married for five years, but they admit to rarely having sex, sometimes going a full year without being intimate. Tiffany feels that the problem rests w ... Show More
35m 47s
Oct 2025
The Truth About Saving a Marriage When Your Spouse Wants Divorce
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1725542/open_sms">Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!</a></p><p>Are you the one fighting to save your marriage while your spouse seems ready to give up? Maybe they’ve grown emotionally distant, controlling ... Show More
11m 16s
Dec 2024
10 Truths to Strengthen Intimacy in Marriage
Welcome back to the Naked Marriage Podcast with Dave & Ashley Willis! Today, we’re diving into the second part of our conversation about the ten things sex is not in marriage. We’ll unpack why guilt should never be the driving force in intimacy, how to navigate tricky in-law dyna ... Show More
25m 55s
May 2021
How To Tell Your Partner You Are Unhappy With Your Sex Life
How To Tell Your Partner You Are Unhappy With Your Sex Life on My Orgasmic Life Podcast  with Holistic Sexual Wellness Specialist , Gaia Morrissette on EP. 168  Gaia is talking about :How to have the hard and very uncomfortable conversations about sex and when you are unhappy or ... Show More
33m 28s
Mar 2024
Ep. 120: A Divorce Attorney's Thoughts About Love & Relationships
Hello! Please feel free to text me here but you will have to type your first and last name, email and phone number in your message for me to be able to respond. I look forward to connecting! Sincerely, Dr. BawaThis isn't just an episode for those experiencing trouble in paradise. ... Show More
38m 11s
May 2025
Relationship Expert: The Real Cost of Staying When It’s Time to Leave. How to Prevent Divorce & What to Do When Your Marriage is Beyond Saving
Why So Many Marriages Are Failing—and What No One Tells You About Divorce Thinking about divorce? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode, life coach, The Stay or Go podcast host & divorce community founder Britta Jo explores why so many women feel trapped in unhappy marriages ... Show More
1h 36m