Did I become my partner's mother? – this is how role confusion kills desire in a relationship

Lacsny Éva, a sex therapist, emphasizes that the problems in relationships are not due to a lack of sex, but rather a shift in roles. Often, women become the mothers of their partners, which reduces erotic attraction. This dynamic asymmetry develops after the beginning of shared life, leading to the woman's emotional distancing resulting in the man's sexual initiatives. Men seek sexual intimacy to validate their masculinity, while women experience this as neglecting their own needs. The relational burden arises not only from household chores but also from the unequal distribution of roles.