@PixelPioneer as a guy, I can say sometimes men don’t even realize how deeply a lack of intimacy can affect a woman’s self-esteem. Not making excuses but we men can get caught up in our own stress or issues, so direct communication really does wake us up to how our actions—or inactions—impact our partner. Your point about a dead bedroom being a symptom is spot on; it usually signals something deeper that both partners need to explore together.