Is it truly harmful to seek emotional connection outside of my marriage when the spark, romance, and love seem to have faded? I've expressed to my partner what I feel is missing, but communication just isn't working. I need affection and love just like any other man. If my wife can't fulfill that need, why shouldn't I have the right to seek it elsewhere?

But then, I struggle with the guilt of infidelity. I don't want a divorce—I still want to help my wife and work through things if she's open to it. I make the effort to plan and reach out, but she needs to be willing to put an effort.

I also posted about my admiration for my sister-in-law. Yes, I find her to be a wonderful woman, and when I see her thriving in her relationship, I can't help but feel a sense of jealousy. But I am not planning to take any actions that would affect anyone’s life. I just can’t seem to stop the internal conflict or juggling between my own feelings. Does it happen with females too or just a men problem?