The Secure Husband

"I Never Want Sex Again. Deal With It" (Sex and The Dismissive Avoidant Wife Podcast Series)

July 31, 2026·20 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

What should a husband do when his wife says, “I never want sex again. Deal with it”? This statement can create fear, anger, grief, and deep confusion. It can also force a couple to face a hard question about the future of their marriage.In this episode, Bruce Abbott explains the difference between respecting your wife’s choice and abandoning your own needs. Your wife has the right to decide what happens with her body. You also have the right to decide whether you can remain in a permanently sexless marriage. Respect does not require silent acceptance.You will learn why clarity must come before boundaries. A husband should first ask whether his wife is dealing with pain, hormones, stress, resentment, fear, or another temporary issue. He also needs to learn whether she has made a permanent decision and refuses to discuss or work on the sexual relationship.This episode also explains the difference between a healthy boundary and a threat. A boundary does not say, “Have sex with me or else.” A boundary says, “I will not force you, but I must be honest about what I can accept in my marriage.” A Secure Husband speaks the truth, stays calm, and accepts that honest choices may have real consequences.Bruce also discusses duty sex, sudden sexual attention after a divorce conversation, and the danger of using separation as a way to create fear or desire. The goal is not to force change. The goal is to gather facts, protect your integrity, and make decisions based on reality.This episode does not claim that divorce is always the answer. It does explain why a husband should not promise to remain forever in a marriage that has removed sexual intimacy without mutual agreement. Healthy marriage requires honest communication, shared effort, and respect for both people.FREE AND LOW-COST SELF-GUIDED COURSESVisit securehusband.com/resources for free resources and low-cost courses that can help you stop chasing, build emotional strength, and begin becoming more secure.LEARN ABOUT BRUCE AND ONE-ON-ONE COACHINGVisit securehusband.com to learn more about Bruce Abbott, the Secure Husband Process, and private coaching.You can also sign up for a free 30-minute consultation. It is simply a conversation about what is happening in your marriage and how coaching might work for you. No sales pitch. No pressure. Just a chance to see if it is a good fit and how I can help.#SexlessMarriage #MarriageAdvice #DeadBedroom #DismissiveAvoidant #RelationshipAdviceAll content is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical or psychological diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your physician before starting any treatment or therapy. This includes all content on this site, email, blogs, podcasts, social media, and events. Nothing shared constitutes medical or legal advice. Use of this information is at your own risk.

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