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Ladies: I need your advice?

My wife and I are separated, but we are slowly reconciling our marriage, it's baby steps forward everyday. The issue is that I want things to move faster and get back together with her yesterday. My wife on the other hand wants thing to go slow and make sure our issues are repaired. The problem we are having right now is that I am a touch type of lover, whereas she is a actions type of lover. I show love and feel loved when I am hugging and kissing, and receiving hugs and kisses, whereas she feels loved if I complete a task for her or do something for her. It upsets her when I am constantly wanting to hug her and kiss her and wanting to have sex because thats not the type of lover she is, so when I do that she says that I am pressuring her and pushing her away and that I have taken to big a step forward and that I am not happy with our relationship slowly moving forward. So, what can I do to slow myself down as to not upset her and be happy that our marriage IS moving forward?

Update:

I already resided the house and she loved it. JK.

Anyway, I have been going to a therapist to get my issues under control and she has helped me out greatly. I told my wife I want to hug her everytime I leave, that's how awesome I feel after. She has taught me a whole lot about marriage and love. She's the one who pointed out the types of lovers my wife and I are, I haven't bought it but, "The 5 languages of love<" is the name of the book. I have been wanting to ask my wife to go with me to a session, but she works 2 jobs currently, which hasn't helped our issues out any. But, she put in her 2 week notice at one, so she will be only working the one job here in another week. Once she is down to the one job and has the time, I want to suggest she come with me to one of my counselling sessions, and I think she will oblige and that it will help the both of us out.

Update 2:

Shortcake - Thank you for your answer. Coming from a person who feels love through actions and whose spouse's love is through touch, it's nice to hear how you are dealing with it or dealt with it, as we are just the same. Again, thank you.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Reside the house. That should show her... jk..

    You are going to have to be more aware of how you handle yourself and back off when you feel yourself putting on the pressure. Moving forward, even if it is baby steps is a good thing. She is right, the issues that separated you need to be addressed and resolved before you can totally get back together..The only thing that concerns me is, if backing off is too hard now, then it's not going to work in the long run.

  • 1 decade ago

    This sounds like my husband & me. First, save the hugging, kissing & touching for the bedroom. An occasional peck on the cheek or lips is ok, but i feel very uncomfortable when he kisses on me out in public or especially in front of the kids. When my husband does "tasks" for me or our family, it helps me out a great deal, as I do almost everything for the family, ie., laundry, cooking, grocery shopping, cleaning, running the kids to where they need to go, day & night, take them to school, pick them up from school, all while I hold down a 9 hour a day job!! I'm tired!! So, yes when he does a few of these "tasks" for me, It makes me happy & therefore I would want to have sex more often & it makes me in a much better mood. So, if your wife has these same issues, then I'd advise you to do more of these so called "tasks"

  • 1 decade ago

    Sounds like you're pushing her and if you don't take a step back from that then you'll lose her.

    Think of ot this way.... you are moving forward and that's a great thing. it's not as fast as you want but do you want to separate again maybe for good! No.

    You have to respect her and give her the space she needs and in the long run you guys will be an even better couple than before.

    Good luck.

  • 1 decade ago

    mmm...I think maybe you need to calm down a bit. Hug or kiss her hello and goodbye, but don't demand constant coddling - it is pressuring and don't be controlling or demanding. Love, honor and negotiate.

    Agree with her, that will take the pressure off and end a lot of arguing. Example: "you're right, I was late" or "I agree with you, we should take it slower"

    Try something new like playing scrabble in the evening (that will keep you busy and you can communicate with words instead of all touching.

    Joy to you!

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  • 1 decade ago

    You are not the problem; your wife simply has no understanding of men and their desires. You are not different than any normal man so stop feeling guilty and instead it would be a good idea to work your issues out with a third party so you won't be made into the bad guy anymore. If you don't fix this basic misunderstanding you'll have a lifetime of frustration.

  • 1 decade ago

    Have you tried marriage counseling? Marriage is a two-way street and you need to try and meet somewhere in the middle.

    It shouldn't be just what she wants, your desires and feelings count too. Try practicing a little patience if it works out it will be worth it in the end.

    You can slow yourself down by thinking about the consequences if you push her to fast.

    You obviously love her very much and i hope that you can work it all out- best wishes.

    Source(s): personal experience.
  • 1 decade ago

    You just need to respect the fact that she for some reason is not ready to move any faster. But she has to realize that if you are going to give in that way, she needs to lighten up some, too. Do you really want to spend the rest of your life catering to her and not receiving anything in return?

  • 1 decade ago

    respect what she wanting,it will all pay off in the end!

    don't push her away,be patient!

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