Effects of Erectile Dysfunction on a Relationship

Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects both the man and the woman. It even has caused failure of 1 and 5 marriages. This is a serious issue that needs to be addressed, since it causes probably the most conflicts in relationships.

Lists of the most common (and serious) effects of ED are as follows:

 

• A man who fears failure after realizing he may be struggling with erectile dysfunction might withdraw both physically and emotionally. He usually also feels great shame and embarrassment.

 

• The woman in the relationship usually feels rejected. She thinks he is not attracted to her or perhaps worse yet she may think he does not love her any more. Therefore, she as well as the man may feel inadequate as a person and insecure.

 

• When a man feels insecure about his ability to perform, he may sometimes also lash out at the woman. He may not blame her directly, but he may start perhaps over-criticizing her in other areas of her life. For instance, he may start minimizing her efforts around the house such as cooking or cleaning.

 

• The female in the relationship may think a man is cheating on her if he cannot get it up. This then causes feelings of unnecessary mistrust because in some cases it may not even be reality.
• Both the man and women eventually end up alienating themselves from one another. This all happens out of fear of abandonment. This fear of abandonment is then reinforced by the man’s detachment.

Unaddressed problems associated with ED may also manifest themselves in the following ways:

 

• Increased alcohol or other substance abuse
• Working excess hours to avoid spouse
• Seek increased attention from extramarital relationships
• Increased depression or thoughts of suicide
• Extreme loneliness
• Overeating
• Solutions to this Problem
• In ability to have confident on the job

The reverse may also be true…

 

Men who are experiencing trouble at work could take it home rather than the other way around. A man’s vocation is often a measure of his self-esteem. Therefore, it could affect every area of his life.

In the extreme cases, the couple may need to see a sex therapist or a counselor. However, sometimes the situation can be addressed if the couple just simply starts talking to one another honestly about their feelings.

Natural solutions as well as remedies prescribed by doctors seem to help as well. Every couple is different so the path of healing physically and psychologically will be different for each one.