1. Your partner never initiates sex
2. Your partner wants to get done with sex
3. Your partner is distracted
4. Your partner doesn’t like too much touching
5. Your partner shows signs of guilt
If every time you try to make a move on your partner, they smile half-heartedly and get on with it, it’s an indication that you both are just having pity sex. If you know your partner well, then you may even detect signs that they feel guilty about not reciprocating the same kind of affection and desire.