281: More Sex Didn't Fix Intimacy, But This Did Instead (Roberth & Laticia's Story)

What happens when you're having sex regularly—but it still feels empty?

In this episode, Roberth and Laticia share their honest journey through desire differences, duty sex, resentment, and the painful belief that something must be wrong with one (or both) of them. Around the 10-year mark in their marriage, sex turned into a power struggle: Roberth wanted more, and Laticia felt like she could never be enough. Therapy didn't bring clarity—it left them feeling even more stuck.

They eventually discovered that the problem wasn't lack of effort or attraction. They were missing skills—like understanding pleasure, learning about female anatomy, making space for emotional connection, and recognizing the difference between responsive and spontaneous desire. They also learned how often sex had become a way to manage each other's emotions instead of a place for true connection.

You'll hear the breakthroughs that helped them move from "empty sex" to a more connected, confident, and collaborative intimate relationship, plus practical language for couples who feel stuck in the same cycle.

If you've ever thought, "Why does this still feel disconnected?" or "Am I broken for not wanting sex more?" this conversation will give you hope and a clearer next step forward.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode

• Come As You Are

• Becoming Cliterate

• Get Your Marriage On Coaching Program: https://getyourmarriageon.com/program/

• Men's Only and Women's Only Cohorts (starting in January): https://getyourmarriageon.com/events/

• Intimately Us & Just Between Us apps: https://getyourmarriageon.com/our-apps/