Desire discrepancy is when partners want sex at different frequencies or intensities. It is one of the most common concerns couples bring to therapy. You are not broken, and your relationship is not doomed.

Relationship counseling at Bright Future Counseling in Vancouver, Washington, can help couples understand unhealthy patterns, communicate more effectively, repair emotional injuries, rebuild trust, and develop a stronger sense of connection.

Menopause is a significant hormonal and emotional transition that affects not just the person experiencing it, but the relationship as a whole.

As a couples therapist, I’ve seen many long-term partners struggle with this slow drift, often feeling shame or confusion around how intimacy has changed in their relationship.