I've been involuntarily separated from my wife and daughter for almost 2 years!!

[steppinthrax]

My wife had an immigration problem that required her to leave the united states for some time.

During that period of time I went under a lot of stress and had to seek psychotherapy for depression and stress realted issues.  My wife and daughter is now home.  We haven't seen each other for 2 years, we talked over the phone etc.  However, now my wife and I are having a hard time being "husband and wife".   We feel awkward and kind of scared of each other.  I feel weird touching her.  We kind of keep away and talk to each other.  I'm having a hard time trying to initiate sexual activity as well?  My wife said I look like a stranger.  I haven't been with any other woman since my wife's been gone nor has my wife been with any other man....

[Karaten]

If it's not too personal, how far do you get in initiation before you back off?