Would you leave your significant other because they no longer was interested in sex? Or what if they were in an accident or was medically prohibited from having sex. I thought you were supposed to love you spouse unconditionally. Sex is a WANT not a NEED you can definately live without it,...Right?
2006-12-19 16:21:12 · 23 answers · asked by ...huh... 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
If it's for medical reasons, I wont leave them. But if they just suddenly showed lack of interest and are not even trying to get help, I'll consider leaving.
They say that when sex is there, the importance is usually around 10%, but if it's not there, it's 90%. So it might not be appreciated while it's there, but immediately it disappears, it becomes a very big problem.
2006-12-19 16:24:48 · answer #1 · answered by Sofia 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the individuals, if one of the partners does want the sex and the other does not, they will most likely find another that also wants it. Yes, are SUPPOSE to love unconditionally, but come on, just look at te statistics, divorce rates are way up there. Sex is a natural act, and many need it.
2006-12-20 00:26:30 · answer #2 · answered by mrsroxyladyn 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sex is more than just a physical action. It's reconnecting with your spouse. If you think about it, no one will ever be that close with you.
If my husband got in an accident and could no longer have sex, I'd find other ways of obtaining that connection.
2006-12-20 00:23:52 · answer #3 · answered by Royalhinney 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Can I live with out it...Yes.
Will I want to live with out it...NO.
Sex is important. If my husband was no longer interested in sex he better be ready for some couples/sex therapy. If that didn't work I would consider divorce.
Now if he became really sick, or had an accident where he physically could NOT have sex with me then I would have to cope as best I could. It wouldn't be his fault, and I could not in good conscious divorce him for that. However, I hope that I am never faced with this situation...
2006-12-20 00:29:20 · answer #4 · answered by Poppet 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well I think it's a very personal thing.
I think sex is important in a marriage, but I think there are many other things that are MORE important.
However, a marriage with no sexual activity whatsoever, is unappealing to me.
Perhaps sexual contact is a need, not just a want? I can't say for sure, but I know there are plenty of ways to be sexually intimate without going for the straight int@cour$e, so I would hope if my partner were maimed in his nether regions, that he would still be there for me with the other parts of his body that are working fine; hands, fingers, mouth, need I say more?
2006-12-20 00:26:33 · answer #5 · answered by Ambience 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
SEX IS NOT THE SAME AS LOVING SOME ONE MY HUSBAND HAD A HEART ACHE IN 99 HE WAS NOT ABLE TO HAVE SEX FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS TILL HE GOT WELL FROM HIS SURGERY EVEN AFTER THE DR GAVE HIM TO GREEN LIGHT I WAS AFFARID TO I WOULD HAVE RATHER NOT EVER MAKE LOVE AGAIN THAN TO THINK IT MIGHT HURT HIM IT TOOK ME A LONG TIME TO ENJOY THINGS AGIN MY HUSBAND WOULD JOKE AND SAY WHAT A WAY TO GO AND I WOULD JUST CRY WE HAVE A GREAT SEX LIFE AND HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 29 YRS BUT IF HE COULDNT HAVE SEX ANY MORE I WOULD BE OK WITH IT WE ARE BEST FRIENDS AND THERE IS MORE THAN ONE WAY TO SHOW YOUR LOVE ...BUT IF HE JUST DIDNT WANT ME I WOULD FILL REJECTED AND HURT
2006-12-20 00:28:39 · answer #6 · answered by Msdeb gee 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well - if there's a medical reason for it - then it can be worked through... but if it just stopped for some unknown reason - yes, it's definitely a problem.
I would think about leaving, yes - as long as it wasn't for medical issues. You love a person unconditionally yes - but a person has needs.
2006-12-20 00:24:49 · answer #7 · answered by karespromise 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't leave my husband, especially if it was a case of a medical problem, but I would go to therapy with him. A sex therapist could help in most situations like this.
2006-12-20 00:24:07 · answer #8 · answered by kristin c 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I could only if it was under those circumstances.
You are suppose to love your spouse unconditionally. If it was because maybe the man had erection problems then I still think he should please his wife if she is still active. There are ways you can do that of course you know lol. Even though the man has erection problems he still can get pleased in other ways as well.
2006-12-20 00:25:55 · answer #9 · answered by luvlisteningtomusic 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. A married couple can indeed live without sex, especially if the relationship is based on something besides physicality.
2006-12-20 00:24:01 · answer #10 · answered by ckmclements 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋