Discussion: I am 70 years old, and my husband is 74 years old, we have been married for over 40 years, and I refuse to have sex with him. He's angry and nervous, and I'm not ready to give up!

Sex is a form of physical communication. When the emotional connection loosens, the desire to have sex is harmed, especially in women. The problem you present is related to your relationship, not just the lack of sex. You must put the bitterness aside and have open conversations about all the issues that bother you; the problems are related to many aspects, not just sex. I believe that if you solve the communication problem between you, sex will return, too. I'm convinced you both have much more in common than the separator. It is essential to internalize (at any age) that there are no perfect people!