Uncooperative Partner. Sexless living

[CRSeaside]

I have a friend...  
You know these kinds of problems are loaded with emotions. How do you respect someone who has chosen to be celibate?

[specialmom]

I will look at your other question and will respond there.  It's funny, isn't it?  We are here with the anonymity of the computer but yet we 'know' each other and it's embarrassing to ask a personal question.  I'm glad you were brave enough to do so.  

[CRSeaside]

Thank you. It's my husband. It's something painful to discuss, even though I posted the question.  
      

[Londres70]

Is this a boyfriend or a husband?  

I think you should probably provide more details about the situation as your question is not clear/too vague.

[CRSeaside]

Thank you. I'm writing a new question. I've also asked this on sexual health forum.          I'm not butting into someone else's life. It's my own pathetic situation.  My psychiatrist wants me to seriously consider divorce.  My mental health is being compromised by this problem.  Thank you again. Pamela

[Londres70]

Agree with the above posters.

What does "celibacy" have to do with respecting someone?  How is being "celibate" disrespecful?

Don't make your issues someone else's issues.

[TTinKKerBBell]

On second thought, I do have something to say

I don't understand Your question either as I don't see how it can possibly be a matter of "respect".  We ought respect others ideas and choices E V E N I F they're differ from our own.  As long as it's law abiding and not sinful, what's to disrespect about SomeOne's choice??

[TTinKKerBBell]

Me 4

[RockRose]

Me three.

[Chima7]

I don't get it either. Why would you care if your friend chose to be celibate? It has nothing to do with you and certainly not a reason for you to lose respect for their choice.

[specialmom]

Hm, I'm not sure I understand the question.  Is this YOUR partner?  Because if it is not, what does your respect for their decision have to do with it.  They aren't having sex with you so why would you respect or not respect it?  It's their life, their relationship, their sex life.  I try very hard not to judge my friends and keep my own life's issues as the one's I work on.

good luck