A place on the tree
Avoiding sex after making a partner uncomfortable
A sexual encounter leaves one partner worried they caused the other person discomfort, and shame or fear makes them avoid sex afterward. The concern remains unspoken, creating emotional distance and uncertainty about how to reconnect.
1 person has stood here
Does this feel close to something you’ve lived? Tell your own part. What you tell becomes your Ember, and it stays yours.
Nearby on the tree
- Wanting sex from a spouse who no longer wants it4
- Arguing with a partner about mismatched sexual desire2
- Having sex after an unexpected sexual invitation1
- Telling your spouse about a same-sex sexual experience1
- Having unwanted sexual thoughts that feel shameful2
- Suspecting your partner is hiding something from you1
Only the place shows here. What people told stays theirs.