I am married to my "first Love" after 40 years of going our separate ways! He pushed me away when we were younger saying that "it was him, not me"! Of course, I didn't believe that! I was sure that I had done something wrong or was not quite pretty enough or something. All these years later and after lots of failed relationships, he and I reconnected. His Mom says that he never loved anyone but me (explaining his never marrying) and he says that he was waiting for me. He never tried to contact me, saying he thought I was happy. To make a long story short, I contacted him after my divorce and we emailed and talked and dated for 3 years and then got married during the holiday time in 2004. 
 
He and I have NEVER had sex. He showed no interest while we were dating and therefore we had a few discussions about my needs. He said that he understood and that we would be "fine" after we got married. Well..... nothing has changed. 
 
I have been patient with him because I love him. But he is preoccupied with HIS life and routine. He pushes me away if I turn to him for any affection. I can't tell you how devasting this is for me. I love him and am very attracted to him physically. To me he is the best looking man on earth. He always has been to me!! In spite of the fact that he tells me he loves me and that I am the only thing important to him, he still shows no affection to me. 
 
He cannot sleep in the bed if I am there. He can't watch TV if I move my foot. He can't read on the internet if I am in the room and click the mouse of my computer (therefore, I can't use my computer at all since he spends most of his time on the computer). He can't visit with his Mom if I go with him because he says I am a distraction and turn the visit into a "visit". (His parents live next to us and we care for them and take care of their daily needs) 
 
Someone else mentioned that affection is different than sex for women and that is exactly right!! I would be the happiest woman on earth if there were the slightest hint of affection from him. We have a guest house and I have come to spend most of my time there, just trying to be where I am not making him uncomfortable. If he would just WANT to be near me and hold me, if he would lay with me and talk to me and make me feel "special" to him, I'd be thrilled! It's not about intercourse, it's about loving me and making me feel safe and wanted. 
 
What do I do? HELP! I'm drowning! I sold my house and gave up a great job to be with him but I am alone! He refuses to even merge our finances and has made it clear that he doesn't want my name on his land or home. I feel afraid and terribly insecure with him. I have expressed my concerns to him and he said that he thought that "all I wanted was him." To which I respond, yes, all I want IS him and it seems pretty clear now that I will never have him! 
 
Does anyone have any advice?