He may be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, and could be fearful that he cannot perform sexually. Be patient! Be supportive! Don't pressure him, or talk about your lack of a sex life! If you really love him, give him time to deal with his own issues. He may need counselling. Your relationship can develop in many ways without sex, until he is ready to resume a sexual relationship with you. Intimacy and affection can still be a big part of your relationship. Someday, when you least expect it, he will initiate...

He may be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, and could be fearful that he cannot perform sexually. Be patient! Be supportive! Don't pressure him, or talk about your lack of a sex life! If you really love him, give him time to deal with his own issues. He may need counselling. Your relationship can develop in many ways without sex, until he is ready to resume a sexual relationship with you. Intimacy and affection can still be a big part of your relationship. Someday, when you least expect it, he will initiate sex, and then he'll feel more confident! Just give it time!

I agree with mboutillier. God only knows what that poor man has been through. You know, men have always gotten a bad wrap where sex is concerned, being considered shallow, and only wanting it for the mechanics of it all. I believe that to be untrue. I think men can feel sex on a deep, emotional level. He may have alot of bottled up emotions that he's not ready to release just yet, and the intimacy of sex may make him feel vulnerable, perhaps leaving him feeling out of control, therefore avoiding it altogether. A sexual ...

I agree with mboutillier. God only knows what that poor man has been through. You know, men have always gotten a bad wrap where sex is concerned, being considered shallow, and only wanting it for the mechanics of it all. I believe that to be untrue. I think men can feel sex on a deep, emotional level. He may have alot of bottled up emotions that he's not ready to release just yet, and the intimacy of sex may make him feel vulnerable, perhaps leaving him feeling out of control, therefore avoiding it altogether. A sexual release after a long time,without it, may cause him to release other emotions that are under lock and key right now.
Yes, give it time. Reassure him that you love him, and are there for him, as his friend before all other things. I think he needs a friend more than a lover right now. Patience and sensitivity are crucial here. I'm sure it's very difficult for you, being that you love him and have been without him for a while. Hang in there, hon. Best wishes to you both....