Q&A What's the Normal Length of Time People Refrain from Sex after Discovering Infidelity?

Submitted by Rick_Reynolds Wed, 12/06/2017 - 08:31

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How long is it “normal” to abstain from sex after finding out my partner has been unfaithful? It’s been 6 months since D-Day and I still can’t even imagine him touching me. I’m so disturbed when he just tries to hug me (the intrusive thoughts overcome me) that sex seems like it’ll never be a possibility for us.

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I would highly recommend giving this a try.
 
-D, Texas