Regardless of how busy we get with kids, household duties and work, our husbands still top the list of important people in our lives.
They are the ones we lean on when we feel stressed and we hope to be the same for them.
Marriage isn't easy and with the stresses of everyday life the relationship can start to suffer in many ways.
One way that seems to affect many couples involves intimacy.
Many women in sexless marriages are still deeply in love with their husbands but struggling daily with the change in the physical aspect of the relationship.
If the intimacy ceases to exist, the woman can find herself contemplating some fairly radical actions.
Having an affair doesn't come without many serious consequences and divorce can be devastating to everyone involved.
Before making any decisions that you'll regret later, consider that there are simple things you can do that may reignite your husband's libido.
Just as women worry about what they look like in the nude, men actually do too.
It's not uncommon for couples to become a bit lazy about eating properly and working out once the wedding is over.
Many women in sexless marriages don't realize that their husband may actually feel self conscious about the way he looks.
If you believe this is the case, a really supportive and helpful idea is to volunteer to work out with him.
It doesn't have to be anything drastic and you don't need an expensive gym membership.
Consider a nightly walk around the neighborhood or pick up a couple of used bicycles.
Not only will this help with his body image but you'll be spending quality time together.
Stress manifests itself in so many ways.
Many women in sexless marriages are living with men who have stressful and demanding careers.
If this is the case consider the idea that your husband's stress level may be the culprit.
If his mind is heavily weighed with work issues it may be too difficult for him to get into the right headspace to make love.
Encourage him to take a mini-vacation with you.
The time away from the office may be just what he needs to relax so he can feel closer to you again.
Always remember how deeply you love your husband and that you two can work your way through any issue.
Sometimes all that is required by women in sexless marriages is to reopen the lines of communication with their spouse.
Never be accusatory, just be compassionate.
Working towards a solution will be beneficial to both of you.