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> Imagine raising children in a relationship in which there's no sex and the parents are only together out of a sense of duty. This is the second time I've see
by JadeNB 5y ago
> Imagine raising children in a relationship in which there's no sex and the parents are only together out of a sense of duty.
This is the second time I've seen sex mentioned as one of the primary components of a relationship—and I think it can be, but the idea that that's the only way to have a loving relationship is wrong. Imagine raising children in a relationship without love? That's horrifying. Imagine raising children a relationship without sex? Well, sure, why not?
- ummonk 5y agoSex is an integral part (though not the only one) of most romantic relationships. If it weren't, most people wouldn't be demanding sexual exclusivity from their partners.
- Broken_Hippo 5y agoNot having sex is fine if that's OK with you. It isn't the only way to a loving relationship. It is shortsighted to think it isn't an important part of one, though, and I'm personally not going to be in another sexless relationship unless it is open to me finding sex outside of the relationship. Otherwise, I'm not staying because that relationship doesn't meet my needs and I'm unhappy. I can't imagine raising children, honestly, but I especially cannot imagine it while also being extremely unsatisfied in a relationship. Children deserve content parents, if possible.