Q&A Is It Too Soon to Begin Having Sex Again? To watch the video please purchase a subscription to the Recovery Library. To watch the video, please purchase a subscription to the Recovery Library.Gain unlimited access to over 1,800 articles and expert Q&A videos.Already a Recovery Library member? Log in to listen to the full recording.Question: My husband's affair was a 4 year emotionally entangled affair that he says wasn't sexual. At discovery he wasn't sure he wanted our marriage anymore. He wanted to keep both of us, but I wasn't having that and asked him to move out. We've been separated for over 5 months now. During EMS Online he said he'd cut contact with the affair partner but they continued some contact for a while. He recently told me he's decided he doesn't want to end things with her but he sees how it has hurt me, he is going to end contact, and agreed to do Married for Life. We're living in different states now and will continue to for at least another 3 months, so I don't have much of a sense of safety or reassurance that I can in any way check and see if he's keeping his commitment. We have a few visits planned and I'm wondering if it's okay to have sex. Our sex life was never bad when we were together. We had sex frequently. What was missing was the emotional intimacy because he had withdrawn and was emotionally, verbally, and sometimes physically abusive. I'm afraid he may not end the affair. Are those good reasons not to have sex with him? Should I protect myself since his promise is new? Should I wait months until I feel sure the affair is really ended?Sections: Rick's Q & A timeRick's QuestionsRL_Category: Q&A Recovery LibraryRecovery FundamentalsRL_Media Type: Video