Is sex the most important aspect of marriage?
It depends on the importance all involved parties place on sex.
For highly libidinous married partners, sans abuse and illness and with consent being present, I would imagine it is a major deal-breaking priority.
For moderately libidinous married partners, with the aforementioned caveats, it would probably be an important priority when they can manage it. However, I don’t think they’d feel the need to make a major relationship reassessment if there are occasional and anticipated fallow periods (children, work, elderly parents, etc.).
For low libido/asexual married people, I’m pretty sure it’s a low, if not non-existent, priority.
Married partners that have major differences in libido have some tough and necessary decisions to make, including the acceptability of looking for satisfaction elsewhere or separation and divorce.
Regardless of how important sex is to married partners, all are probably looking for the following in their relationships.
- Understanding
- Compassion
- Love
- Concern
- Respect
All the best to every married person and you.
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