I just read an article (tonight) about what mistresses do that wives don't. It was written to the wives as a gentle 'smack upside the head'.
I am sometimes...ok, oft times clueless about reading a man in the 'dating/attraction' world. Geez...ok, I find myself googling info on crap like'how to know he is into you'...as that is the...hmmm...emotional aspect of a deeper attraction.
On the other hand...if I were giving a seminar or writing the book on how to 'affair proof your marriage'. I would cut straight to the following:
1) Don't treat your guy like a gf - save the drama for...your gf's.
2) don't expect men to think like a woman - go get a gay guy pal who will tell you, " Yes, you look horrible in that dress" because he doesn't worry about you cutting him off, sexually.
3) if your hubby makes an attempt to please you - don't cut him down or critique how he did. BE GRACIOUS. If a man has the idea of trying to please you (making dinner, flowers, a gift) then don't shred his ego while also making him second guess his ability to please you.
4) don't cut him off sexually and expect him to thank you so he can channel all that sexual energy/drive into meditation and finding his 'higher self'
5) women's sex drive is most often tied to: your hormones, having your spirit wounded by your spouse, being abused sexually or physically/emotionally, depression/fatigue or religious oppression. (Not all inclusive list, btw)...
So, if it is pms/post-partum/menopausal -research the options. If your husband did do something to wound your heart/spirit(guys, please consider this) then tell your SO the truth and explain how he needs to make it right. If you are the victim of abuse...get therapy and realize you are not damaged goods and ALL men are not jerks. If you recognize the last...again therapy, anti-depressants and perhaps a willingness to offer sexual pleasure for your hubby if is willing to offer you options such as, child care, a massage, a blessed nap, dinner out, etc.,
6) men need to know they are appreciated, affirmed and to be allowed to be men (testosterone driven) in how they process thoughts, perform and produce, in the world. If you show disdain or roll your eyes - then you will run the risk of crushing HIS spirit.
7) watch little boys as they yell for their moms to watch them ride a bike or jump off a diving board...and you might find your grown man needs that same praise or attention. This isn't intended as a put- down of men, but rather to acknowledge their desire to please the women who celebrate his masculinity.
It took me MANY years to get this and what an eye opener to realize were not sex crazed jerks. Rather, they are (refreshingly) NOT women and will lasso the moon for a woman who atleast tries to 'get' his mind, heart and sexual needs.
All that to say that...if more wives/gf's got it - we P4P companions would be out of a job.
Yet, if it is considered the world's oldest profession, then I guess there will always be women who don't get it or want to get it.
Personally, I struggle between being the 'other woman' if but for an hour....and yes, there are too many times in which I feel my heart strings go "plonk!" with a certain kiss, a look of desire or his backstory. My first inclination is to give him info on how to turn things around, at home and if not...I (and thousands of aware women) am there waiting.
Now, back to google to research 'how to tell if he really likes you or sees you as a booty call' lol. *shaking my head*
Aphrodite - whimsically trying to figure it ALL out...