when one witholds themselves from a intimate relationship does this spell the death of relationship?

Answer 1

It can result in that depending on how strong the relationship depends on intimacy. Think of it like this. When you get hungry you usually have an idea of what you want to eat and getting that particular thing satisfies your hunger. Now you could very well get full off of something else and at times may have to if what you want is not available or say if you are on a diet or something of that nature. You can get full but eventually you will still crave whatever it is you wanted in the first place and may feel that way until you can have it. In a relationship if it is based on all the right things you can substitute intimacy for other thihgs that are just as important if you are going through spells of problems but eventually you may come to a point where the desire for intimacy on some level will become very strong possibly stronger than the need for the relationship without intimacy. As with any exception to the rule their are people who can still be in a relationship without intimacy that explains how spouses can stay in a loving commitment when one of them is bedridden or unable to be intimate.or have to go away for the military..they simply focus on being intimate in other ways and let intimacy take on a whole new meaning rather than sex more of handholding and hugging, conversation, etc. However the focus a relationship needs the nurturing of intimacy it just depends on the couple what form of intimacy and how much.

Answer 2

I would have to yes to this question, however each relationship is different and the death of any relationship may have contributions from many things involved in the relationship.
-being able or not able to talk to one another.
-both partners feeling like they are equal and not one over the other
-being able to be yourself in the relationship
-constant fighting or bickering
-spending quality time with one another, yet letting one another get their space.
-If their are children involved, then you have to consider that they come first.

These are just a few things that help or hinder a relationship, however if the only thing in your relationship is the worry about intimacy, then their is a chance that it can be salvaged.
However you can alway look at it this way...It may be the end of this relationship, but another door always opens and it may be what is stopping either of you becoming completly happy in life.
Or that your relationship needs a little work and tender loving care so that it can survive the years of being together.
good luck

Answer 3

I think so, no one can go on forever wishing and hoping for the intimacy they desire. Talk to your mate first. At least give them the opportunity to change for you, before resentment and bitterness takes over. Too often men and women cheat or walk away because they were not getting something they wanted,but failed to ask for.

Answer 4

yes, it's the first step downwards! from there comes disrespect, contempt, abuse, hate, separation, murder or worse - living in complete isolation together.
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Answer 5

If you don't start working on it, it will, yes. See a marriage counselor and work through it.

Answer 6

oh yeah

Answer 7

It's not to promising !