If one partner in the relationship has gone off the physical side, but wants the relationship to continue and the other still wants it and is frustrated?
Is it worth continuing - if so, how?
2006-09-21 00:07:48 · 31 answers · asked by Mad Professor 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
If you have love in the relationship...that is all you need. Sex is physical and abundant. You can have sex elsewhere and continue the relationship...
2006-09-21 00:10:19 · answer #1 · answered by heatherlynnmorrow 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Sustaining what kind of relationship? If this relationship is contractual, such as marriage, then you should try to find a compromise with your partner, unless you want out of the marriage in the first place. Agape Love is something that very many people do not understand, or not willing to anyway.
There are many ways of making Love other than the actual Sex Act, it all depends how you feel about this person, What is important, is that you understand the others dilemma, and don't hurt anyone for the sake of your own self carnal want.
2006-09-21 00:19:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of non-sexual relationships: friends, co-workers, family..... however, the distinguishing bond between a couple is sex. At least one person in this relationship desires to have intimacy, and their needs are not being fulfilled by this relationship, which will probably cause that person to eventually seek intimacy elsewhere. Would the partner who "has gone off the physical side" allow this in order to keep the relationship? It starts to get shaky when third parties are involved.
2006-09-21 00:31:12 · answer #3 · answered by Sunbaby 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible and it is worth continuing but it wouldn't be the same relationship as before..The relationship will need to transform into a platonic relationship so that closeness will always be missing, as the physical inclined person will always think 'is there something wrong with me, am I not attractive anymore', and that kind of feeling builds up over time.
2006-09-21 00:21:30 · answer #4 · answered by John Q 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If two people are in love and both want the same things in life, then it can work. But if one person wants one thing and the other does not, then it will probably not work.
Arguments about sex can destroy what was once a perfectly happy and secure relationship.
There may be deep seated reasons for the one who does not want sex and if this is the case, then to the one who does should try and talk to them if they really love them and want to keep the relationship.
Good luck and remember that communication is the key to any relationship, sexual or platonic!
2006-09-21 00:15:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know how this feels at the moment i have go off the physical side of my relationship and my partner is very frustrated, but with time it does work because if your partner can Honor your/their wishes it shows true commitment and love for to one anther. It all comes's down to one word trust if you can trust one anther to be faithful then in time it will work, but if eather of you have doubt then why not try talking to each other about this, communication is a very good source to a relationship if you want it to work. Best of luck my friend i hope it work's out for both of you.
2006-09-21 00:53:31 · answer #6 · answered by angel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course it's still worth it, unless a medical reason why sex isn't ongoing I think both should sit down and talk about it. If one wants and the other doesn't it will put a strain on things but if you are both strong enough then Im sure you can work around it.
Don't know about a permanent arrangement though, maybe there is a solution to bring back the lack of libido/.
2006-09-21 00:11:53 · answer #7 · answered by Scatty 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Help your partner to find out some mutual friend to take care of the second frustrating part , without making your partner feel guilty , if really concerned .
2006-09-21 00:19:24 · answer #8 · answered by your noon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think if u want to continue a relationship u need to respect others feeling. i can understand ur state of mind right now but, i think sex is not the only thing to keep your relationship up going its just one part on the relationship.
but than also u need sex try to convey yours feelings to him may b that person is going in some kind of problem or stress.
frustration do come but dear ur human try to solve it!! don't kill it
2006-09-21 00:31:58 · answer #9 · answered by priya 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can stil continue it but i don't think it will work out too well if the other is persistant about having sex. If you don't want to do it but your other half does it probably won't work for too long but try too come to some understanding or an agreement.
2006-09-21 00:11:07 · answer #10 · answered by Rachie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋