SweetErika
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TBK gave you good advice. From my perspective, it's not unreasonable at all for you to be hurt, resentful, or want reciprocation.jethrobodeen said:Thanks for the peer support TBK. When I apologized earlier I told her everything's ok but we have to talk but I'm confused and need to think how to talk about what I said.
I humbly request any and all feed back, quicker the better. I especially want to hear from the ladies, tell me if I'm on crack and just get over it....or would you sympathize with my situation.....or better yet, can you think of an approach I can take with my beloved wife that would help keep her off the defensive???
-JB
Your current routine obviously isn't working for you, so before you talk to her, sit down and really consider some possible solutions. Don't get set on anything, just come up with a list of well thought-out, workable ideas from your side. You might think about reserving some of her orgasms for later, asking for more foreplay prior to sex, working on coming quicker, etc. The point is that you're coming to the table with ideas on how to make it better, not just blaming or complaining (which I know you're not doing anyway, but I appreciate it and have had good results with the "let's fix it together, and here are some ideas" approach).
As for the conversation itself, I'd approach it from the overall view of our sex life angle. Talk about what's working for both of you first, and give some sincere, meaningful compliments. Review the good things, maybe share some memories and laughter...establish a positive connection.
Then, ask her what she might like to work on in the future...you're just checking in with her because you're a team and communication is one of the biggest things that's allowed you to have 23 amazing years together, right?
She should ask what YOU'D like to work on, but even if she doesn't, now's the time to kindly bring up the situation and ask if you two can work together to come up with some things to try. Let her know you understand there are some problems on your end: maybe it's getting a little tougher to come as you're getting older, you worked on not coming so much that you've kind of dug yourself into a hole, etc. Ask her what she think you two can do to start working on this. If she needs some time to consider it, great, and schedule a time to talk again soon. Tell her you have a couple ideas, and ask how they strike her. Obviously you need to stay away from things like telling her she may be getting too much of a good thing, and suggesting it's selfish or unfair. You get the idea.
That's what I'd do, and how I appreciate things being brought up to me. Most people don't feel defensive or hurt when they're asked for their opinion and to work on something in a cooperative manner. Good luck!

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