Dear Sugars

Encore: Sexless Relationships, Part 1

Nov 5, 2021
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INSIGHT

Erotic Intimacy's Deeper Role

  • Sexless relationships often indicate deeper dysfunction beyond just lack of sex.
  • Erotic intimacy is a special form of physical connection vital to overall relational health.
INSIGHT

Sexlessness Affects Both Partners

  • Sexlessness affects both men and women, it's not simply a 'man wants sex, woman doesn't' issue.
  • Emotional stonewalling and unwillingness to discuss the problem deepens the pain beyond the sexlessness itself.
ANECDOTE

Letter from "About to Burst"

  • A woman shares her experience of a four-year sexless relationship with her partner who shows affection but rejects intimacy.
  • Despite his verbal desire and loving words, he withdraws physically and resists counseling or deeper communication.
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