I had an arranged marriage and found out that my husband had erectile dysfunction but he can perform on viagra. He ignored and avoided me the first few months of marriage so he didn't have to have sex with me. I felt so rejected and lonely. It was the most horrible time of my life. But after a few months we started having an understanding and worked things out. It's still me the one who has to initiate sex, never has he approached me once in the last 3 years. I know he touches himself when I'm not around so I feel he us not attracted to me. The worst part is he hardly ever hugs me or kiss me passionately. I repeatedly told him I like to cuddle before I sleep. As I have a hard time falling asleep I asked if we could cuddle till I fall asleep. He would do it the day I ask but never again. I feel lonely and fed up. I sometimes dont understand why he has no interest in even kissing me. Always feel I deserve to be moved more.
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This is a very unique situation.
It sound like you two both have different love languages. And there probably needs a deep conversation about what both of you expect in your marriage ect
May I ask why you had an arranged marriage?
And would there be any consequences if you left? 

You should read the 5 love languages by Gary Chapman. If he’s willing, buy two copies and read it together. Life changing to understand how we show and receive love differently. If he’s not a touch guy, he might be showing love in a language that’s different from how you express love.

Sexual intimacy is a VERY important part of a healthy relationship. I'm so sorry for what you're going through. In reality, you have been cheated on by your husband who should've told you about his dysfunction before marriage. No one deserves to be so alone and not receive attention from their husband like that.
I'm indian and also had an arranged marriage but sexual intimacy is strong between my partner and I. I'm sure if i ever hid something from him or if he hid something I would be very angry.
I'm not sure what advice to offer you but you cannot do this for your entire life. If there is no hope, then perhaps it's better to leave...

So you're in a very unique situation and depending on where you live, your values/opinions as well as laws & ordinances you have 3 options.
Find a therapist familiar with arranged marriages and begin to work on finding a middle ground between your different communication styles and love languages. It'll be hard and probably very difficult to convince him to go, I'm not sure if that's correct or not but my gut says that'll be the case.
Your other option, if available to you is an annulment or divorce. It's equally difficult as the therapy. Due to cultural, religious or social group reprocussions, however if that's what you'd like to do and find someone more compatible you and are safe to do so. Then I would take that option
Constantly ask him for what you'd like or need. Which will be tiresome and potentially lead to disagreements & arguments. I wouldn't wander too far down this road.

Have a deep conversation with him. Do the love language test both and find out how to love each other properly. Also get some therapy. X

Could he be gay? My ex was like this with me and turns out he was watching gay porn behind my back and meeting men 😂 not to scare you but maybe see what porn he’s into? Don’t put yourself down as I’m sure you’re very attractive you just might not be the right gender for him

The poor guy is gay. Your both trapped. However if you approach it right you could live separate lives, until you figure a way to split without anyone figuring it out. My heart breaks for you both Xx

Just pray. God fixes everything.

My husband is just not an intimate person. I have to ask him for cuddles, kisses and hugs too. Maybe it's a cultural thing. Married almost 5 year still have to ask.. he obliges thou so. It's part of who he is I've accepted that 🙄

Life is too short to be unhappy. If you're not getting the love and attention you deserve, move on. This is 2021 girl. You have rights!

Maybe talk about it I think that having erectile dysfunction is also a huge deal that can make him feel like less of a man (sensitive about it) and maybe doesn’t want to be embarrassed with not being able to get up normally for you. He might feel some shame and not know how to deal with his emotions about it and just turn his frustrations on sticking with himself cause it’s easier. The lack of affection might be somewhat tied to this but it really should be something discussed with a counselor together.