Consent and autonomy matter in marriage, and nobody should feel pressured or coerced into sex. I also believe a monogamous couple can care for their shared sexual relationship without turning it into entitlement, duty, or a fight about who is “the problem”.

• the difference between sexual entitlement and sexual responsibility
• how pressure after a “no” kills desire and creates obligation
• why “low desire” is not an identity and what can shut desire down
• reframing rejection so “no” becomes information not a crisis
• questions that help both partners collaborate without defensiveness
• using empathy, vulnerability, and accountability to talk about sex
• seeing desire as a system and changing pursue-withdraw patterns
• a simple conversation prompt to open the door gently

If you are looking for a great way to improve your connection, fun and intimacy in your marriage, consider doing the 14-Day Hotter Together Couple's Challenge. You can get all the details here: https://monicatanner.com/hotter.

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