My husband is seeking a divorce after two weeks without intimacy, all while I’m in the midst of my final semester in an accelerated master's program.
Here's a rewritten version of your text: To summarize, my husband (42) and I (39) have been married for two years and have repeatedly faced challenges in maintaining a consistent sex life. He has expressed that he feels closest to me during intimate moments and struggles when there's a prolonged absence of them. We have sought couples counseling, and I have made a concerted effort to address this aspect of our relationship. However, I'm on anti-anxiety medication that lowers my libido, and the stress from my degree is weighing heavily on me. My husband often initiates intimacy, but I frequently have to decline, as I'm not in the right mindset. It's now been two weeks since we last had sex, and a few days ago, he shared that he felt distant and wanted to reconnect. I acknowledged his feelings and assured him I would try to make more effort. Unfortunately, we had a heated argument shortly afterward, which left us both upset for two days. After reconciling two days ago, I explained that I wasn’t in the mood for sex at that moment but suggested that I might be more open when I returned home yesterday. When I got home after a tiring day at work, he immediately made advances and asked for sex. I told him I was too exhausted and wanted to sleep and catch up on my studies first. His expression changed, and when I asked about it, he admitted he was frustrated about being turned down "yet again." I left the room feeling unsure of how to proceed. He eventually approached me and said he couldn't continue this way, expressing his disappointment that his needs weren't being met despite his calm communication. He even mentioned divorce and asked about my schedule to talk to an attorney. I firmly rejected that idea and told him I wouldn’t be seeking legal advice. Later, he broached the subject of discussing the division of our pets in the event of separation, but I told him I wasn't ready for that conversation either. I understand that this issue touches on his insecurities about my attraction to him, as well as his experiences growing up in a dysfunctional home with a lack of intimacy. However, I believe the context of our recent argument following his request for connection is significant. Is there something I'm overlooking here? This remains a challenging area in our relationship, and it pains me deeply. It feels like he consistently brings up our sexual history whenever intimacy wanes. Yet, I also recognize that we have enjoyed a more consistent sex life over the past three years compared to our eight years together. Still, he behaves as if no progress has been made. I’m heartbroken and at a loss for what to do next. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.