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Healthy Desire and Emotional Bonding in Relationships
Healthy desire in a relationship requires space and mystery to maintain attraction over time. Sex is not just about pleasure or procreation; it plays a vital role in emotional bonding through the release of oxytocin. In the initial stages of a relationship, the lack of a claim to the other person drives intense physical intimacy to increase the likelihood of the person's return and build trust.