Sex File: I'm too sad to talk, but find lovemaking helps  

"Bereavement affects everyone differently, but it is not uncommon for people who are grieving to seek physical intimacy as a way to feel connected, comforted and less alone."

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I recently lost someone close to me and I'm struggling with grief. I haven't talked about it much with my partner, but one thing that makes me feel better is sex - it makes me feel close to him, less alone - and less sad. 

He thinks I'm doing it to escape and doesn't want to have sex without talking about how I'm feeling, but I'm not ready. How do we move forward?