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Why Sexless Marriages Happen (And Why Nothing You Do Seems to Fix It)

Why Sexless Marriages Happen (And Why Nothing You Do Seems to Fix It)by: Alyssa Stines, LCSW, CSATPublished on: 18/03/2026

Sexless marriages rarely start with a lack of desire. Learn the emotional patterns that quietly erode intimacy in long-term relationships and why trying harder often makes things worse.

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Why Sexless Marriages Happen (And Why Nothing You Do Seems to Fix It)