A woman, identified only by a pseudonym to protect her children, has detailed her 30-year marriage to a husband she describes as a sex addict. She states that his condition left her feeling isolated, in physical pain, and with destroyed self-esteem, ultimately leading to the end of their marriage.
In an account published by the Daily Mail, she described her husband's compulsive sexual behavior as consuming, noting that the high frequency of intimacy, far from being passionate, was a source of distress for her. She explained that for years she mistakenly believed her lack of reciprocal enthusiasm indicated something was wrong with her.
"I felt so alone for so long, mistakenly thinking there was something wrong with me for not reciprocating Michael's enthusiasm," she wrote. She expressed a hope that sharing her story could help others understand that such experiences are not their fault and that escape is possible.
The author acknowledged that sex addiction is often met with skepticism or viewed as a mere excuse for infidelity. However, she asserted that it is a genuine condition and not a matter to be taken lightly. The personal account was shared as part of a subscriber article in the Morning Mail newsletter, with the publication offering free access to the full story via the newsletter.