My girlfriend won’t have sex with me since her brother was sentenced to prison

DEAR DEIDRE: SINCE my girlfriend’s brother was sent to prison, our relationship has fallen apart.

I think she’s cheating on me with his friend, but she denies it.

The case took months to come to court and was incredibly stressful for everyone.

He was sentenced to ten years in prison.

It broke my partner, who had supported him throughout. She hasn’t been the same since.

I’ve tried to be there for her, but she’s shut me out. Instead, she’s been chatting to her brother’s friend, who was there the night of the incident.

They’ve grown very close. She says they’re just friends, but I’m finding it hard to believe her.

She no longer wants sex or gives me affection, and she would rather message him than spend time with me.

I feel she doesn’t love me any more. I miss her and want things to go back to the way they were.

I’ve offered to visit her brother in prison with her, but she doesn’t want me to come.

I’m starting to think our relationship is broken forever.

DEIDRE SAYS: The court case and her brother’s sentence have clearly had a huge impact on your partner.

It must have been very stressful and, sadly, it’s also put a lot of pressure on your relationship.