Personally I don't feel that way, I think there are more important things to marriage than sex,
2007-06-11 11:31:05 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
A lot of people think that sex = love.
2007-06-11 11:33:41 · answer #1 · answered by Ivy_Woman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think other things are more important...what good is great sex, when the spouse has you in the poor house because he/she spends too much money? Or is on drugs? Or is mentally abusing you? Sex doesn't seem like the end all be all then does it?
I have noticed with many men that when the sex is good it's not an issue nor the most important. When the sex is bad or non existent then it's the most important thing on the planet...
2007-06-11 19:30:28 · answer #2 · answered by You Don't Know Me! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is important in marriage is keeping the fantasy going. Men are simple creatures that play mind games about their mates being princess like and special. When imperfections show the marriage starts it's decline. From early adolescence the value of sex is pushed and the other things in marriage are played down. AS people get older they learn that doing for each other when You are dressed has more value than sex. Too bad it takes so long to figure out.
2007-06-11 18:39:16 · answer #3 · answered by old codger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people, especially men, use sex to express their love to their partner. So if you turn down sex then (to some) you are basically saying "I don't want your love".
Sex is a huge part of marriage, however, I agree with you. It is not the most important thing in a marriage. But it is up there.
2007-06-11 18:37:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sex isn't the most important thing in a marriage BUT it is an important part of marriage. It fulfills a physical and emotional need that all human beings possess. The desire for pleasure (physical) and closeness/intimacy (emotional).
2007-06-11 18:36:31 · answer #5 · answered by Matt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sex is not the most important thing but it the form of intimacy that all need to really know one another and without it a person may not truly bond to the other. It is the proverbial icing on the cake for a fun relationship and for relieving tensions, creating romance, making one another know they attractive to their mate no matter what. Without it life is unfulfilling. Someone who flees from sex probably has problems trusting or they are embarassed or they have been taught that sex is dirty. Sex is approved of by God or we would not have children. Why not enjoy it?
2007-06-11 21:25:04 · answer #6 · answered by nolongeractive 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marriage is a balancing trick with Money, Sex, Communication, Respect, Love, Security, and Family.
If you remove any any one part everything will fall apart.
Sex may not seem to important, but if you remove it what happens? Resentment builds - effects Communication
Now Sex and Communication are gone Love, Respect, Security.
Do you think Family can survive now?
Sex is important because of what happens if it is taken away.
2007-06-11 19:14:44 · answer #7 · answered by snack_daddy10 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where did you EVER get that idea.... Marriage is lots of things other than sex.... that's just the glue.... No marriage will ever survive on just sex.... But for sure marriage is Respect, Admiration, Passion and Trust, with a whole lot of lovies, and kindnesses, and putting the other person before yourself... it is as well tolerance, since none of us is perfect, and the ability to communicate without rage, and trouncing on the other's ego.... and if all of this is true for sure, the deal buster is deceit, and betrayal, in just about any form....... and sexual betrayal? only 20% of marriages survive two years after that......
2007-06-11 18:57:20 · answer #8 · answered by April 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are definitely more important things in marriage than sex. However, sex becomes a big deal when it NEVER happens.
2007-06-11 18:36:02 · answer #9 · answered by Poppet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a lot more things than sex but sex is what keeps the marriage happy and alive.
2007-06-11 18:34:09 · answer #10 · answered by HisWife 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well for men, sex is very damm important, specially if you are between 18-40 yrs old. so if you as a wife think that sex is not as important then complain or be surprise if your husband cheats on you. this kind of attitude is exactly what's wrong with many american women who think that once they get married their job is done. big mistake, sex is equally important aspect of a married couple. I suggest you do some reading, research and reassess the importance of sex otherwise start getting prepare for divorce.
2007-06-11 18:45:00 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋