How important is it for you to be sexually compatible with a long term partner?

Answer 1

I think it's very important. I'm a passionate person and being with someone like myself certainly makes it very intense. Of course intimacy isn't everything but it is definitely a significant part of a romantic relationship. Without sex, it's just a friendship, right? People who underestimate its importance won't stay married (or together) for very long. That being said, if the sex is great but that's all you have going for you, that won't work either. The perfect relationship is a balance between a strong friendship & electric physical chemistry. You want to tear their clothes off. You also want to have deep philosophical conversations with them for hours on end. Or just laugh at cartoons together & snuggle. You have to have it all. Otherwise you're settling.

Answer 2

There is more to this question and it does not have a simple answer. First of all, sexual compatability is very important, however some couples are very quick to decide they are not sexually compatable just because something does not work.

Secondly, sex in a relationship is a reflection of the relationship you have. If you are not very close, sex will seem distant, you won't talk about what you want and therefore the sex will seem incompatable. If you argue, sex is likely to be stressful as you are weighed down by your problems.

Unltiately it is very important to be sexually compatable, and if you are really not this will eventually drive each other away. However the answer to this should be clear from your relationship, and I believe if you both put the effort into your sex life there is no reason it can't work.

Ultimately it is important, but do not be fooled into thinking the relationship is over, it just means it is important to talk about it and work at it, but enjoy it too!

Answer 3

Very important. The reason many relationships end is because sex becomes "familiar" and the partners interpret that as boredom or "not being in love" any longer. The actual problem is that they have forgotten about being playful and are neglecting their sex life. They need to tap back into the playfulness and feelings they had in the infatuation stage of their relationship - try different things, do it at different times - whatever. This takes communication between the partners.

So I would say that the communication about sex is just as important as the sexual compatibility. But compatibility is really important. If you like sex more frequently than your partner, over the long haul this could create resentment or other bad feelings. Same with the type of sex - if you like it hard and raunchy all the time, and your partner wants it raunchy 50% of the time and tender 50% of the time, you'll need to either work it out with them (communicate about it!) or one or both will be frustrated.

Answer 4

Its hugely important to be sexually compatible , if youre in a relationship you want it be be the best that it can possibly be.

Answer 5

If we are not sexually compatible, then there is no long term realtionship. I know sex isnt the be all and end all, but I believe its important.

Answer 6

A relationship should not be based on sex although you need to be sexually compatible for it to work.
Usually sex or the lack of it breaks up a relationship.

Answer 7

Absolutley, major importance for me.

Answer 8

Absolutely essential. No exceptions.

Answer 9

i think it's very important.

most men will be wanting sex longterm

Answer 10

VERY.