In a column published by The Detroit News on November 11, 2026, a 59-year-old married man writes that he has been a virgin for his entire 20-year marriage and is now ready to divorce his wife.
The writer, identified only as Wanting More, states that his wife has an intrauterine device for medical reasons and believes initiating sex is strictly the man’s job. She has shown no interest in sex throughout their two decades together, according to the letter published in the advice column.
The reader explains that they lack the funds for marriage therapy and notes that his wife will soon turn 51. Other women have told him that sexual desire is simply not part of her makeup and that she will never change, the letter states.
In response, the columnist asks whether the husband has ever directly tried to initiate physical intimacy and whether the couple discussed sexual expectations before getting married. The column advises the reader to ask his wife directly if she ever plans to take that step.
“If the answer is no, please understand that it’s OK to end a relationship with someone — even if you love them — if they are not willing to give you what you need.”
The Detroit News also featured other reader questions in the same syndicated advice column, including concerns from an Arizona grandparent regarding a son-in-law carrying a loaded gun in a stroller during daily walks, and an Illinois resident questioning property ownership rights after helping a sibling with home repairs.
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