Some women feel sexually unattractive during and after their treatment and avoid physical contact with their partner. Other women just don't feel like having sex for a while. Ask for affection when you need it. Talk about your fears and worries with your partner. You could be wondering if your partner will still feel the same way about you after your treatment.
Most relationships do survive breast cancer.
For some couples, breast cancer makes no difference to their relationship. However, many couples find that the experience brings them even closer together and many single women find fulfilling new relationships. Break ups which occur after treatment for breast cancer are usually because of problems that existed before the cancer. Many couples find ways to face and overcome the stresses breast cancer places on their relationship. Sharing your feelings with each other is a good place to start.