| A
age
41-50,
*
writes: Is it necessary for a couple to be physically intimate for the relationship to survive? Reply to this Question
Share |
Fancy yourself as an agony aunt? Add your answer to this question! A
reader, anonymous, writes (19 October 2010): I will say, a resounding YES! Only exception, like Person points out, is if for physically impaired people who can't, and they have an agreement. THat said, physical intimacy waxes and wanes over the years, so it is not always in the forefront.
A
female
reader, Madalo 1  +, writes (18 October 2010):
Depends. Is it dating, or marriage? In dating, some dont have sex for religious reasons and their relationships can last for years before they get married and start having sex. But if you're married and no sex...I dont know. Maybe my vote is yes, a relationship needs sex unless there are valid reasons why sex cant be there.
...............................
A
female
reader, Majo  +, writes (18 October 2010):
Love makin is nt very important coz it depends wit da agriment u have.
...............................
A
male
reader, Danielepew  +, writes (18 October 2010):
 Er... yes.
...............................
A
female
reader, tennisstar88  +, writes (18 October 2010):
 4th vote for yes. Actually I would be surprised if we got a "no" on here.
Sex doesn't make the world go round, neither does it make the relationship BUT it is imperative for a happy healthy relationship/marriage. It's when 2 become one in mind, body, and soul. You are connecting on such an intimate level when your eyes bore into those of your lovers when your body and heart are connected. Not to mention the passion and romance floating in the air. So, yes it is necessary for the relationship to survive.
...............................
A
female
reader, person12345 +, writes (18 October 2010):
 Yes. Unless you have some kind of agreement otherwise due to illness or something, yes. That is the difference between a relationship and a friendship. It's very important. If something isn't working out, you need to talk about it and figure out a way to have sex more.
...............................
A
male
reader, dirtball +, writes (18 October 2010):
 I agree with CindyCares. With all the problems we see here about people wondering if their spouse/SO still loves them because they've cut off sex, I have little doubt in my mind the importance of sex in a committed romantic relationship.
...............................
A
female
reader, CindyCares  +, writes (18 October 2010):
 Absolutely !
Other people will tell you no, it's not necessary because after all after a while attraction dies down and passion turns into something more companionable etc. etc.
Could be. I say that in this case though- it's a friendship, or a companionship- not what a male-female love relatiosnhip should be.
...............................
|
