Do you think a relationship can last without sex?

[Pegases]

Lets say your significant other decides after six months of dating, that they want to be celibate until the two of you are married. What would you do?

[Guy13]

I think relationship can last without sex as there are 50-65 year married individuals. I also believe that sex, like anything else relational, tends to be cyclical. If your focus is sex then you are a fool destined to eternal relational failure.-And most likely hopping body to body while watching the porn.

There's not a bigger rd flag to me then one who can't think beyond their dick or vagina.

[SnowedIn]

So, your title question is actually misleading.

The short answer is definitely yes.

But there's really three scenarios.

One is what you describe. And in my mind, that's not really "lasting without sex" -- that's making a choice to not have sex between X and marriage. That's different. But, yes, that relationship can EASILY last.

The second scenario is a very long committed relationship like a many-year marriage or two people who've been together a long time. Yes, that too can last without sex. Those relationships have deep, strong roots that can survive.

The third scenario, though, is a newish relationship. That one, I think, would struggle. Particularly if there wasn't some defined reason like a mutually agreed upon decision to wait for marriage.

Because, yes, sex IS important. Not the only importance, but important.

[Anonymous]

Yes, a relationship is not about sex, sex is just a little part of it. I get the part that it is a natural thing of us to feel such desire, but we can be intimate without getting that far.

I told my boyfriend I want to wait till marriage, he said it would be hard for him since in past relationships he was used to just fuck, but he is ok with my idea, thinks it's something beautiful, respects me and we will do it that way.

What we talked about is that there are other ways to have intimacy, connect, and enjoy sexually without having sex.

[Cecinene]

Of course a relationship can last without sex. When you have decided in your heart that you would abstain yourself from it until you are married, then it would work out for you.

Sex is not the key formation of any reasonable relationship.

[coachTanthony]

It can and it has. Is it something that most would want? No.

[big_ben_007]

The answer is very simple. If both people in the relationship have a low sex drive then yes they can stsy together for a long time without sex.

But if Person 1 has a high sex drive & Person 2 has a low sex drive, Person 1 is prolly gonna cheat and the relationship could end.

Also if both partners have a HSD then no, they can't go without it.

[sheenagwapa]

me personally i am fine but I don't know with the future partner so maybe consider ldr relationship get to know really well first before actual datinh. why not consider it a challenge. it's not like yoy will die if you cannot physically fuck anothet person.

[Jdjfjcjj]

Ask yourself what's the difference between a relationship and a deep friendship.

Sex right?

So to answer your question if whether a relationship can last without sex I'd respond by saying it seems to be considered a relationship the moment sex was taken off the table

[Jdjfjcjj]

Seist*

[Anonymous]

The question on it's own, yes, there are people that are coupled up and don't have sex. They find their companionship enough to sustain their relationship.

As far as the scenario you gave, depends on the persons in that relationship really. I think for many, being in a relationship includes sex. To cut someone off, the other person has to be on that same wavelength to be okay with it, or one must prepare themselves for dissatisfaction in the relationship.

[cherryxox99]

Depends if you can wait it out. I know men's physical intimacy is like a woman's need for attention and they are equally important.

If she's waiting for years to have sex, it is definitely going to take a toll on the man unless he has really low sex drive, or he doesn't mind because of religion. Do what you need to feel loved.

Dont get pressured to conform or force her, sometimes it's better to find someone that suits you rather than get them to change.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn’t be compatible for that person, physical intimacy is a big part of how I feel love and connection in a relationship and so how do I marry someone who does not meet my needs? That’s just me if two people are following religion together then it could work for them

[NostalgiaSenpi]

I'd be curious if there's something going on. After six months of intimacy of a sexual nature, to just go 180 on that is rather suspect. It implies that they're possibly getting it elsewhere. I'd have a discussion with them on the sudden change and if necessary, end it depending on how they convey their answer.

[ShadezMcgee]

I would think it is shitty to do if sex was already occurring. In my eyes if you are together but not banging, you are just glorified roommates. The difference between a relationship and a friendship is if a couple is having sex.

[DeanFreed]

Agree

Maybe the girl is distrusting the guy

Cos why else she would stop

[Billlewis]

I think a long term relationship can absolutely last and flourish without any penetrative sex whatsoever -- but generally in circumstances in which the submissive male is kept celibate, while the woman is free to date and have sex with other guys whenever she wants. I think this is the most ideal scenario for celibacy within a long term relationship. It may also be the only practical one, as well.

[Nivinxus]

Huh... being celibate after 6 months of dating until marriage is weird. I mean, celibacy at the beginning, I understand. Some people have that morality of saving sex until marriage or something, but after 6 months? That's just weird.

[WanderingLoveWizard]

I'd say it's a little late to get right with God if that's her plan.
Also, I'm not letting a girl hold sex over my head to rope me into marrying her

[petitedollbabee]

If you both have the same sex drive/beliefs, yes. If one of you wants to be celibate and the other has a very high sex drive, then no.

[Static_In_The_Attic]

Anything is possible & it all depends on the individuals in the relationship. On the flip side if some people aren’t getting any sex in a relationship they are probably getting it outside of the relationship.

[Anonymous]

Depends what you mean by "relationship". If we're talking romantically, then no! Not indefinitely. I guy can wait but he won't wait for a woman that Cleary is NOT attracted to him. Because ask ANY woman and they'll tell you they're sexually attracted to thier partner in some form. Some wait a while some don't wait long at all, but ALL eventually demonstrate it.

[magiusX26]

sure as long as that relationship is a non-romantic type such as friendship or basic familal, but as far as romantic types of relationships, no as that is pretty much the key component that makes such a relatiomship romantic

[Nikki1989]

It can, but it is more likely to fail eventually.

[megabamse]

Absolutely the fuck no. Unless your all ready engaged and the wedding is planned out and just a few months away.

[serious]

Yes a relationship can last but both the people involved should be asexual.

[AsaKyo]

Yeah lmao

Only way it would fail is if someone cheated or the people have different beliefs on this certain subject

[jshm2]

You're confused.

This sort of thing is agreed BEFORE dating - not after. It's like buying a car, then being told after hand over you cannot drive it, as it has problems.

[Dargil]

Sexual intimacy must emerge. Willing to go indefinitely without PIV. I could live on oral/69.

[AnusNdaPainus]

Why would any man be a sexless relationship when there are women beautiful women all over the world

[SolitarySolace]

I hope so because otherwise I'm never going to have a relationship.

[admles]

No, couples who don't renew their intimacy tend to drift apart.

[Anonymous]

I'm in a LDR where we've gone almost six months without sex so yes I do think it's possible.

[Anonymous]

well duh it can last. it depends on if the person cares or not.

[Anonymous]

Get married tomorrow 😊 what if I don’t want to ever get married does that mean I’m never getting sex? I doubt I would be with someone like that who is using sex as control

[strlb]

Bye. Relationships involves sex, w/o that key component it's just a friendship

[Twalli]

I would have told her I won't be with anyone who is waiting for marriage.

[Guardian45]

Sure, it can, but then it's a DIFFERENT KIND of relationship!

[d_e141]

I guess that's a good responsible thing.
Where I live it's a standard

[DeanFreed]

The girl is deciding no more sex... Maybe because she doesn't trust the guy?

[Anonymous]

Definitely not !!! No sex , no relationship..

[Shy_Steve]

They can as long as there is other types of intimacy between them.

[Anonymous]

Only if both gave same sex drive.

[Finchie40]

I’d tell her good luck with that shit and move on

[fonduegirl]

People have different priorities

[Unit1]

Yes, it's called friendship.

[notwoke]

seems like that's every womans fantasy

[LimitedBenefits101]

Only women believe that.

[wannabecuck-2]

Can if a person is willing to sacrifice

[LovingJo]

Nope!! 💯

[Heterosketero]

Yes, I've seen it

[clampfan101]

Not easily, but yes.

[KrakenAttackin]

No way.

[In_Trance]

Nope

[captain_voidwalker]

Nope

[Jazquee]

No... just... No lol

[EA1988]

No! Not at all

[Anonymous]

I wish.

[Jay3344]

Probably break up