Short answer
Legally, in India, prolonged refusal of marital relations has been considered by courts in some divorce cases, usually as part of cruelty or other grounds — speak to a lawyer for your situation. Emotionally, many couples consider divorce before they’ve understood why intimacy disappeared; understanding the pattern first gives you a real choice.
Why this happens
- Loneliness and rejection build over years.
- Repeated failed conversations create hopelessness.
- Resentment makes reconnection feel impossible.
- Sometimes the relationship has truly ended.
What helps
- Understand the pattern before deciding.
- Try a neutral conversation or session together.
- Consult a family lawyer for legal questions.
- Decide from clarity, not exhaustion.
Go deeper: The sexless marriage: patterns and fixes →
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