Feeling Ashamed

@Mickie30 (2626)
May 8, 2011 5:25pm CST
I can't believe I am posting this here and I feel really embarrassed about it. I hope that people will answer in a mature way without being immature. You see the problem is that I have been married for nearly 9 years and I still feel bad about making love. I feel wrong to be turned on and I do not feel sexy. I know the problem lies with me and gets in the way of our love life. I have had some really bad relationships in the past, but I love my husband dearly.
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7 responses
• United States
9 May 11
You know what, don't feel ashamed. I fyou had some bad relationships in the past it's just that you haven't had enough time to heal. I'm sure your spouse loves you enough to understand this. Just work together to find ways to get over it. I'd let your spouse know that is the case if he doesn't already know this so he can help you through it.
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@Mickie30 (2626)
9 May 11
Thanks for your advice I really appreciate it. I have had some bad relationships in the past and maybe you are right that I haven't had enough time to heal. However, I'd like to ask how long it will take to heal? It has been quite a number of years and surely I should be over this by now?
@Mickie30 (2626)
10 May 11
When you say come things are hard to get past you are right. I think you can only come to terms with rape. It is a big ugly word. It has been a long time since it happened, but it is still in my memories even though it does not hurt as much. I really appreciate your help and advice.
• United States
10 May 11
It really depends on the person. Some things are hard to get past. It may take a long time to heal depending on how bad it was.. maybe there is something you just don't know how to get past and you could use a little guidance. Maybe some therapy is what is needed to do it.
@veejay19 (3589)
• India
9 May 11
Mickie, such things do happen to people so there`s nothing to feel ashamed about.I feel that there is some mental block embedded in your mind,maybe some event that took place early in your life or even in some past life which is influencing you in this present life.The best thing is to either consult a psychiatrist or go to a Past Life Regression therapist who can take you into your past life and find the crux of the problem and also its remedy.You can give it a try and see if it helps you.Good luck.
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@Mickie30 (2626)
9 May 11
Hi yes there was a problem when I was 8 years old I was raped by my best friend's brother, but this shouldn't be affecting my relationship now. I have had counseling for it and therapy so I don't understand why I cannot move on from it. It shouldn't be affecting my relationship now. Thanks for your answer and being understanding.
• United States
9 May 11
Mickie, I know you say that you have gone to therapy for what has happened in your past, but I think that part of the problem may arise from the fact that you think you should be over it. With traumatic things like this happening it takes more than therapy and time to heal your inner self from it. I know you think it shouldn't affect your relationship, but it always will. What is important however is acknowledging that you have a great relationship and support system that can get you through this to the place you eventually need to be!
@Mickie30 (2626)
10 May 11
Therapy did help for for what has happened, but I think in your right about thinking I should be over it. I do put a lot of expectations on myself. I can totally understand what you are saying and thanks for your advice.
• India
9 May 11
Well there is nothing to be feeling ashamed of its pure natural. Ok your concern over here is that you are not finding interesting to make love with your husband in this situation i think instead of pointing at yourself first talk to your husband how he feels about that. You love him very much that is a good thing... But your husband and you are one body. And though you aren't feeling to make love talk to your husband about it, see what he says. If he is feeling different i thing you should adjust something accordingly. There is nothing to be felled as immature if you are not ready to do then just ask some time for husband he will probably listen or. Dont really down yourself there is nothing bad or nothing to be felt ashamed of. This wont impact your relationship unless and until your husband and you are one.. Also see from the prospective of husband and try to give him every possible love you can.
@Mickie30 (2626)
9 May 11
I know it's pure natural, but sometimes I don't feel that way. It is so confusing. I need to find an interest to make love and not feel so tired all the time, but at the end of the day I am just so tired.
• United States
9 May 11
Hi Mickie, Sorry to hear my friend and do not feel bad about how you feel. Please sit calmly and speak to your husband about how you feel and let him know what you think the issues with you are. It may be good to vent, speak to him as not doing so he may not know and think you are intentionally keeping the intimacy from him. It may be that you do need some counseling and or perhaps with his help the both of you can get through the issue. But at the very least please do not feel bad and know that coming here to myLot certainly helps to vent and have others listen. Although none of us our medical professionals and do not know you personally we can listen and apply some humble advise. Do take the time to speak to your husband and try to feel better about your self, because sometimes low self esteem can play a bit of a role and not allow you to feel good about yourself and or others. You love your husband and maybe by speaking to him, you and he can work on slowly working through this. Maybe after discussing with him you may find the deep issue and if not again some counseling may help. Best wishes and hope you start feeling better about you.
@Mickie30 (2626)
10 May 11
I have spoken to my husband about how I am feeling and it has definitely helped. He is a loving husband and he understands. let him know what you think the issues with you are. I have been thinking that we both need some counseling and that marriage counseling may be the way forward. Thanks for your advice and suggestions.
@dream_ozn (1754)
• Singapore
9 May 11
Hi Mickie, not to worry, there is nothing immature in relationship, just like there is no right and wrong. Does your boyfriend knows how you feel about making love with him? What do you mean by some bad relationships in the past? As in sexually?
• United States
9 May 11
We all make mistakes, thats what makes us human, get over it and move on.as long as u love ur husband and you'll never let go of him
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@jagjit273 (1754)
• India
9 May 11
Just try to forget your past and live in present and think about your future dear ,what has happened in past you cant change it,Thinking of past you may not lose your present and your future I mean the love of your husband. Give him what he deserves and enjoy with him the pleasure of your body.