most people seem to attribute the longevity of their marital relationships to this.........why? if its for the sex...........then??????
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2006-09-01 19:53:21 · 25 answers · asked by Silverado Kid 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, a couple needs to be attracted to each other. If you stop looking at your partner as a sexual beeing then you are missing a part of your relatioship. Plus sexless is no way to live. I would imagine god to be dissapointed with giving us such a cool gift and we just throw it away. If you have a frigid partner tell them to wake up and buy some sexy underwear
2006-09-01 20:00:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. A marriage's longevity is determined by the ability to give and take of the two individuals involved. Communication must be the most important factor because as you age, you will be less likely to want or need, or be able to have sexual intercourse. However, you can still find that special someone sexy without needing to express it in a physical manner. There are hugs and cuddles, and sometimes just sitting quitely together holding hands and reminiscing about things gone by. Generally if you marry for sex you will be sadly disappointed as it is a clinical fact that a woman begins to lose her sex drive after 7 years in a marriage. So that being the case, you better have something else to keep you occupied, like a great friendship and kinship with each other.
2006-09-02 03:48:45 · answer #2 · answered by mortgagegirl101 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not true. What makes a marriage last is communication and trust. That, and not trying to be a dominating control freak to your partner. I believe in the traditional role of a man supporting his family and the wife raising her family, but if the wife works, she does as she chooses with her money (Islam grants this right to her and I am a muslim). My husband and I have been married for 5 years. When we have something to say, we get it out and don't mince words. We are honest. If one of us does not like what the other has to say, that's just fine because neither of us is really trying to make that an issue. Sex is great, yes, but it is not absolutely necessary. BTW, we have a 3 year old daughter (It's been that long already???) and a 6 month old son (time flies when your children are growing). If you have children, you are literally too tired from trying to get them in line and teach them about life.
2006-09-01 19:58:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. don't get me wrong, sex is nice, but... the longevity of a marriage is dependant upon caring, communication, companionship, love, respect, friendship, and being willing to keep those things alive even after the sexual aspect of a relationship has run its course.
2006-09-01 20:00:06 · answer #4 · answered by My Evil Twin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sex is a very important part of marriage. It is sacred and should only be shared with the one you are legally and lawfully married to, then it has more sacredness, more meaning, more love, more feeling, more purpose.
It's not necessary to have it ALL THE TIME, just when moved upon by your feelings of love for your partner, however often that is, or when the other wants it you give it out of love and respect. (only in non-abusive relationships can this work).
2006-09-01 19:59:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,, ( married for 24 years with varying degrees of sex,)
Longevity is based on honoring your spouse as a unique creation, given to you alone, as a friend, confident, lover, helpmate, and a part of you you didn't know you needed before.
2006-09-01 19:58:00 · answer #6 · answered by cowboymanhrsetrnr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doubtful! I think longevity of marriage is based upon compatability, compromise, & love.I don't think most people place as much emphasis on this as you think they do. Absence of sex surely can't help a relationship though.
2006-09-01 19:57:41 · answer #7 · answered by Cambria 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marriage has far more meaning for the long-haul than the subject sex. After a while sex will get old then new again that's why you have to be able to love without it, because it's truely far more to it than just good ole sex.
2006-09-01 19:58:11 · answer #8 · answered by MrsE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt many couples who have been married for a very long time would put this on the very top of the list.
I have been married five years, and I would say the fact that we are attuned to each other's needs is one of the biggest factors in our happy marriage.
2006-09-01 19:57:51 · answer #9 · answered by Tina K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sex is to be continued on a daily basis ,sometimes seven to eight encounters an hour. This gets the heart rate up and creates an intimacy that will never be forgotten,. Unfortunately you will remain in this state for your entire existence.
2006-09-01 19:57:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋