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writes:Hey all, I'm glad I found this site because I have a serious problem. I have been married 2 years, with the same woman for total of 9 years. We were high school sweethearts. I have never cheated on her, not even once, not even kissed another woman. Yet as of late (the last 3 years) I have been lusting for other women. I know its lust because I dont even know them, yet I am sexually attracted to them like some animal. I do not let them know of course, cuz that would be weird as well as the first step to being a cheater. My wife on several occasions has asked me if I think we would ever get a divorice. This question bothers me because it generally comes out of the blue. We dont have a lot in common. And we both agreed that if we didnt have kids, we would most likely not be together. Yet I believe we do love each other, and would defend one another till the very end. I go to school at a well known college, and I am bombarded with offers and looks of very sexy women. When these offers come up I remember what my wife thinks of our marriage as we would not be together except for the kids. I love my kids dearly, i want to be there when they have nightmares, and have problems so i can make it better. So the love for my kids keeps me from taking part in an affair. Yet those desires are very strong. It just seems that me and my wife are not that compatible. Seems as though the only thing we have in common now is our kids. I dont know if its life, or our hectic schedules or the fact that im 75 miles away 5 days of the week (at college for a bachelors).. And these episodes of lust have been taking place for years. I really dont know what i should do. I feel like I am a weak man to have these feelings towards other women besides my wife. I wish I could make them stop, but I cant. I feel i would be happier if I was with someone more on my level, YET I cannot be certain that is the case! I just wished my wife enjoyed exercise and having spontaneous fun and the like. I have tried to get my wife to exercise and have fun, but it just isnt her cup of tea. We have oposing views on religeon. As well as differing IQ levels. Please help!Some back ground; I have 2 kids with my wife 5 year old and 1.6 year old. My wife is depressed and does not admit it. Shes always tired, hardly wants to do new things, and generally sleeps any chance she gets. Shes somewhat lazy. She refuses help, even though I tell her her life will change for the better if she talks to someone. Even her primary doctor recommends that she see a 'specialist', she will not. i myself have depression, but I do not have depressive episodes because Im on medication and i view life very optimistically.
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reader, Tina Marie +, writes (18 September 2010):
 I'm not trying to be rude but,..which head is in control?
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