One’s A Nympho, One’s A Napper — 4 Ways To Handle A Mismatched Sex Drive With Your Partner - Page 3
2. Don’t take it personally.
Dr. Abby Medcalf says it’s important not to jump to conclusions about why your partner might be struggling with a low sex drive. You could bring more stress to the situation if you’re quick to believe that the reason they don’t want to have sex is related to you.
“For example, if you’re the person who wants more sex, you likely say to yourself: ‘My partner doesn’t find me attractive,’ or ‘They don’t care about me anymore,’” the relationship expert wrote in an article posted in 2021. “Your partner’s lack of interest might have absolutely nothing to do with you. It’s likely a lot more about how they’re feeling about themselves than about how they feel about you. You’re just filling in the blanks and deciding something with absolutely no proof of this (except what you’ve made up in your head).”
