"In the early years of the marriage, Elaine had been eager to please Paul, acceding to his preferences in everything from her hairstyle to her circle of friends. Though frequently turned off by his preoccupation with sex-which he wanted two or three times per day-she accepted it as a way to keep Paul happy and to stabilize their relationship.
Neither Paul nor Elaine was aware of the degree to which they were living out a common dysfunctional pattern-the trophy wife. Capturing Elaine was a major source of pride for Paul. His need to be in control and dominate the relationship required that he select a partner with less life experience who would be dependent upon him in leadership. Deeply insecure, Paul relied on his sexual access to Elaine to reassure himself of his manliness."
Excerpt from “The Centerfold Syndrome” by Gary R. Brooks, PhD (p.45)
----This is taken from a biography by Dr. Brooks.
2-3 times per day doesn't sound asking for too much in the 'early days' of a marriage. What's Elaine's beef?. I have never met a woman named Elaine who was also good in bed. Change her name.
^ I agree, 2-3 times early on is pretty much expected and perhaps even the norm. Heck, I hate it when women go all frigid on men after years of marriage. This is what drives them away. I mean, they don’t care about appearance, etiquette, etc. anymore and take every bit of the husband for granted. There needs to be mutual trust, and in my view mutual attraction too from both sides, in order to keep the relationship fresh, adventurous, and healthy. Just my two cents…
