Differences in sexual desire are one of the most common—and most sensitive—challenges couples face. When one partner wants more sex than the other, it can lead to feelings of rejection, pressure, frustration, or disconnection. Over time, these patterns can erode emotional intimacy and make it harder to talk openly about needs. In Gottman Method couples therapy, we work together to navigate these differences with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based tools that help both partners feel seen and respected.

As a psychologist supporting couples in Burnaby, Vancouver, and virtually across BC, I help you move beyond blame or avoidance and into a space where deeper understanding and connection are possible. Therapy can help you explore the emotional, relational, and even physiological factors contributing to desire discrepancy—without shame or judgment. Whether you’re in a long-term relationship or just starting to notice desire mismatches, you don’t have to navigate it alone. To learn more about deepening intimacy and resolving common relationship struggles, visit my blog on relationship therapy. If you’re ready to reconnect emotionally and physically, reach out to book your first session.