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When sexual performance becomes emotional labor

I feel like I have to perform happiness during sex because my husband gets upset if I am not enthusiastic enough

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Authentic desire has been replaced by the management of another's feelings, turning intimacy into theater.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The Desire Gap in Partnership?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.