Desire Discrepancy
A difference in levels or patterns of sexual desire between partners or within oneself over time.
What This Really Means
Desire discrepancy describes differences in sexual interest or frequency between partners, which are common in long-term relationships.
These differences are not inherently problematic but often require communication and mutual understanding.
Examples
Partners wanting sex at different frequencies
desire shifting due to stress or life changes
fluctuating desire within the same relationship.
Common Misunderstandings
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Desire Discrepancy doesn’t automatically mean the relationship is broken, and context still matters.
one partner can feel like always at fault sometimes, but Desire Discrepancy refers to a difference in levels or patterns of sexual desire between partners or within oneself over time.
Desire Discrepancy points to a difference in levels or patterns of sexual desire between partners or within oneself over time, so desire levels should naturally match is a misunderstanding.
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