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amy38647
amy38647

So my partner has had his prostate removed over 9 months ago and he has obviously been through a tough time and I am really trying to be patient and understanding with him but he seems to be building a wall. I guess I am trying to ask for advice on helping him to feel better about his slow going progress......to me It doesn't matter because the cancer is gone and he is physically healthy but I know he is going through many emotional and mentally emotions...just asking for advice.

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    gwen81475 amy38647

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    My advice would be to ignore the sexual side of your relationship. I think he is putting up a wall because he feels guilty about letting you down and he would rather not continue with sexual relations at the moment. The best you can do for him is to not show your frustration, but to show love and tenderness in other ways and gradually he will start to respond in kind. He has and still is going through a lot of trauma mentally and physically, so let him take it slowly.
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