Is sex important in a relationship?

Question

Why is it important in a relationship? Can you have a meaningful relationdship without it? Why is it such an important part of a relationship? Please answer truthfully, this is for a reseach project.

Answer 1

a relationship isnt bulit on sex... so to be with out it can work but its always good to have it once in a while.

Answer 2

This is a multi-faceted question. For the record, I am a female. How old is the couple. Are they 14 yrs old or are they 18+ yrs old. This is just my opinion but I don't think sex/intercourse should be a part of a teen's relationship. Having said that - Reality check: Many teen couples are having sex. I think it is normal for teens to want to kiss, hold hands and some other things but then there is the fine line; How do I stop this or Who will stop before it goes too far. A very Fine line.

I had sex as a teen & regretted that I didn't wait. Fortunately, I didn't get pregnant or get an STD. Emotionally, I just wasn't ready for it because it made me too dependent on the boyfriend. I thought I had to stay with him because any other boy would want the same thing. The relationship ended when I turned 18 so I really never dated. I missed out on having other realationships that could have been fun and not so serious.

Now , to answer as a consulting adult who has been divorced and still trying to figure it out. Yes, sex is a very important part in a relationship. And yes, I am still a female:) However, It is not the most important part. Sharing the same values, respecting each other, growing interests together, trust....trust... trust..., openminded. All of these are part of a relationship as well and all need attention. Sex can be the most, well, bonding part of a relationship. Just to be touched and making your partner feel great as well. It always causes problems when sex is withheld as punishment. Females are not the only ones that punish this way. Males do too.

There are times though, if you are upset or angry enough at your partner that you can't bare the thought of having sex because of the emotional closeness , that it is ok to say NO. But tell them why. There is a difference in playing games & withholding sex VS. being uncomfortable and having sex because your partner demands it.

Hmmm, can you have a meaningful relationship without it. Yes. But it depends on the situation and the people involved. If your mate is impotent, or has had an accident that makes it impossible to have intercourse, things might fall apart. But there are other things besides intercourse that you can still do to please both sides. This will definately test the other parts of your relationship. Trust, acceptance, unconditional love, respect. All of these will be put to the test. It is good to have that foundation well built in advance.

On the other hand, you can still have a great relationship with someone who has handicaps in that area if you know going into the relationship that full Intercourse is never going to happen.

Sex is so important in a relationship because it is the one thing that you give to each other that only the two of you share (well, It should be anyway). And again, there are many ways to have sex because it involves parts of your body that no one else has access to but that one special person. Hope this helped. MB

Answer 3

Sex is an important part of a relationship but if it is or becomes the most important aspect then there is no ''real'' relationship. It can be the ultimate expression of love between two people, a way to communicate feelings that are difficult to express in words. It's pretty darn important for procreation - obvious exceptions being infertility or disability. I helps build closeness and intimacy, relieves stress, gives comfort. Sex differentiates a romantic relationship from a platonic relationship.

Love and sex are not the same thing; this is something some people never learn. Sex without love is just physical. Love without sex can be pure, spiritual and true. But sex with someone you love unequivocally, can be gentle and tender, hot and wild, comfortable or simply sublime.

And don't ever forget that the most important sexual organ is the brain.

Answer 4

Sex is an important part of a relationship, but is certainly not the biggest issue....and for that reason, you should wait until you are married...You need to fall in love with someone and go through a long time of hanging out (not hooking up) and learning about each other through conversation..This can take a year or more. Remember that every guy you have sex with will be hanging around in your mind forever. You will never be free from them. It makes it very difficult to give yourself to that special someone. Maybe this is the reason that so many marriages fail. People have way to much premarital sex. Even one is a problem, but imagine if you had multiple partners swimming around in your mind all of the time. Be careful what you expose yourself too!!! God Bless!

Answer 5

While a relationship is not built solely on sex, it is a vital part ingredient. Sex is a natural expression of human emotional, and the biological reason for two people being together is to procreate. I dont think its the most important part of a relationship but it is very important. I think it would be very hard to maintain a relationship without sex as, we as a species, have embraced sex and become accustomed to it. We simply expect it. It would be deemed abnormal to have a relationship without some sex. If two people were together and one did not want a sexual relationship while the other did, this would be considered grounds for splitting up, which is a frightening thought! I think i just ranted on there a bit, but thats my opinion anyway. And, hey, it might not be necessary for every relationship but its an added bonus! lol

Answer 6

Sex is a great PRIVILEDGE for married couples. It is not a RIGHT that everyone has. I know I sound like an old fogey, but it's still a fact, whether I am a fogey or not. If people would stay sexually faithful in a marriage, AIDS would not be a problem, now would it? Stay within the marriage vows if you feel the need to be sexually active. If sex is not an issue with you, then stay celibate. So simple, yet people make such an issue of it.

Answer 7

Yes it is important to a certain extent:..

Its a personal choice as a expression of love. It is ok to not have it in a relationship, as much as it is ok to have it ( with many things considered)

Yes a relationship can be amazing without it. When I was in high school I had plenty of relationships with guys but I didn't have sex. There are so many ways to love someone, sex isn't the only be all, end all. I tried to wait till marriage to have sex but the moment happened before. I'm now married and I feel happier making love to my husband, then outside marriage.

Yet again its a personal choice, and many things need to be considered like age, religion, ect. I'm a Christian so sex before marriage is a no no, that's just me.

Why is it important?--> Its a expression of love and connection, plus its really quite therapeutic, and its also a great work out =P Plus under God, through marriage a couple becomes one flesh, you feel truly connected in every way its beautiful, its a expression.

Answer 8

Yes, sex is an important aspect of a relationship. It allows the opportunity for physical and emotional bonding. It makes us feel good, because it feels good. It's a vital part, just like communication, trust, respect, friendship etc..

And of course you can have a 'meaningful' relationship without sex. It would require 2 individuals who are on the same wavelength though, because if one person needed sex and the other didn't well then now you have a problem BECAUSE SOMEONE'S NEEDS AREN'T BEING MET.

K.

Answer 9

Of course it is important for a relationship, although it is possible to have a healthy relationship without it. It depends alot on what sex means to the couple, for some it is a way of connecting spiritually or romantically with the other person, but for some it is just a way to have a good time. It varies for different people.

Answer 10

Yes it is important. BUT....it is not the only factor that matters. Yes, 2 people can have a meaningful relationship w/o it! IF, they both are willing to work on it is the key. It is an important part of a relationship, for it symbolizes love, union, the physical aspect and freedoms of expressions. THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF ANY RELATIONSHIP IS...................COMMUNICATION!!!!!!

Consider this scenario, a couple have a wonderful sex life...but fail to communicate all every level...even including the physical part. They are destined for doom!!

Answer 11

If I am married or in an intimate relationship, sex would be very important. However, it depends on the couple. Some couples may feel it is not important.

The important thing is that both of the parties have the same expectations about sex. If a person knows that sex is important to the person they are about to date but not to him, he should move on.

The same goes to whether a person is monogamous. If monogamy is not important to that person (pass relationship patterns would reveal this) and it is to the other person, the relationship will hit snags.

Sex feels good and is relaxing.