Maybe she doesn't find him inviting anymore. Not wanting sex with someone isn't necessarily indicative of a low sex drive.

I would not stay in a relationship that lacked sexual intimacy.

Of course sex is a requirement, else what's the point? Even unattractive people needs some loving. (No pun intended in case that's your issue) So unless your 60 years old and older where sex can be a hazard (or embarassing) I'd say go for it.

Depends on the person. Asexual people can still be in loving, romantic relationships. Some people don’t feel sex is an important part of a relationship. To each their own.

After about 60, sex drive diminishes for females. Males lose ability..... Enjoy life until then....

I think it's possible if both are fine with it. It's just like having a best friend. But for me, I already have friends, I want to have sex with someone!

Might be best see b4 marrage if used to lots say 2/3 times a week,then after marry reduced to say 1 week, then 1 per month, then 1 yr, get out of marrage b4 you age badly

It didn't work for me. The difference in our definition of what "normal" married sex should be was way off. She would be quite willing to live together if there were no physical activities involved. I have absolutely no interest in a platonic housemate. When I love someone, I want to be as close to that person as two people can get. And it doesn't get any closer than sex. If I am going to have to masturbate and watch porn for sex, why bother having a wife or girlfriend? LOL

Good, fun, consensual physical intimacy (SEX!) is essential to a thriving, healthy relationship, otherwise you're just roommates. The exception would be if it's no longer possible, then hopefully the relationship will stand on its merits. Even then, you can still be intimate, right?

not essential but it certainly helps. i would love women friendships of any type

absolutely!

I can't speak for anyone else. I just got out of a 12 year relationship because it was too infrequent. I think it should be daily. Sleep, eat, laugh, and fuck!

No one mentioned an open relationship. What if one partner had a fetish that the other couldn't or didn't want, for various reasons, do? They are great together but that stands in the way. What if children are involved? Should they divorce? In many great stories the men have philandered while the wife remained at home,miserably faithful.

Asexual is code for married.

Asexual is code for married.

Yes

Yes they are feasible and satisfying. One needs look no further than asexual couples or aromantic couples or couples with low sex drives see it. Also intimacy and love can be expressed in other physical ways such as making out, cuddling, hand holding, kissing, etc.

Side note did it ever occur you that she would like more s e x more often, but it is him that leaves her hanging? Your post seems suggest she leaves him high and dry. >.>

If both members are uninterested in sex, I suppose low or no sex is great. Not what I would want, or tolerate, but if it makes those involved happy good for them.

Good sex is a key to healthy marriage. Most couples need to do it at least 3 times a month for lasting bond. Doing other stuff like in common is good, but only can take you so far. That's just my opinion and others may feel differently.

Haha! I call that Swaggartism. Although, as long as Jimmy kept her in diamonds, Mrs. Swaggart did not sweat the porn or the hookers.

My partner and I have a very beautiful committed relationship that hasnt been sexual consensually now,for over 25 years we have a lot of love for each other look out for each other laugh a lot and don't live together though I do all the cooking and most of our cleaning and he does all our finances etc. its a good division of labour and we do laugh a lot though we don't spend huge amounts of time together. Both of us were in abusive families and how we get on is partly to do with that - He is a gentle person thoughtful and kind and i ma the funny fall guy one. We pick each other up when we get depressed it works.

Catholic sex is HOW TO GET PREGNANT no condoms no pills no spermacide no diaphragms. ...yet 90% + Catholics ignore the 2 living rapist popes and "do it" as they see fit.....is a marriage license a guarantee for male entitlement ? All my life my partners have always expressed fun satisfaction OF THE MOMENT while never a green light to come a fucking minutes OR YEARS later

Sex should never be a requirement. In some situations it might not even be possible. Needs, desires, and ability should be understood by both parties.

This question is best answered by couples in this very situation.

Depends on the people involved. I was in a sexless marriage for way too long. It was also a verbally abusive relationship. It fucking sucked and has scarred me. It’s been 8 years since that ended and I’m still recovering.