Hi all, I have been happily married for 10 years, and have a great sex life. A few years back I was having some health issues and lots of stress, so sex was not happening much. My husband was frustrated to say the least. He did not understand what I was going through emotionally or physically; and I wasn't quite sure how to explain... Now there are no health issues, and stress is less at work, so of course the libido is back up. Sometimes I find myself wanting sex more than I think he may, or he might not be catching the signals that of course I think are so obvious For our 10 year Anniversary this past year I made him a coupon book, and a little box of couples dice and cards games etc. That was 4 months ago and he has not touched it. I am not sure if he thinks it was a cute or funny gag gift; or thought it was silly. I have brought it up once or twice and he just kind of blew it off. I also suggested a date night once a week. We do not have any children, but he is going back to college, and I have a job that could keep me busy around the clock if I allowed it to. So sometimes the week slips by without us spending much time together. The date night lasted 2 weeks.....We have never been the most romantic couple in the world, but we have always been in love and had a good sex life. We seem to be able to keep the communication open about everything else..... I guess I am looking for some suggestions on how to get over my shyness in talking about sex and some ideas on opening up the communication. It sounds crazy but I may be afraid of rejection. I know it will not happen but when I think about talking to him about this, I feel like I would be embarrased or like he would think my ideas were silly.