How much do you value physical intimacy in a relationship? Sometimes I feel it’s overvalued...

I feel that it’s a major factor in the success of the relationship.

It's a major factor for me. I didn't get hugs or snuggles growing up, and I was with someone that withheld affection, so I won't sacrifice my need for touch.

meggie · F

My partner had prostate cancer recently and it's sadly left him impotent. I love him and would never want anyone else. Sex is not everything to me.

HootyTheNightOwl

How do you make a relationship work without any of these things???

I know I can't do it. I could make it work with a few things missing - but not with nothing there at all.

Nicenlongnthick · 41-45, M

I think its something that you both have to feel .exploring and finding what each other like.and getting each other across the line.its something i value greatly. Cant be one sided though...explosions for both.haha lol

in10RjFox · M

Its a double edged sword. Physical intimacy is ruining relationship as each gets overly exposed to the other by living together. So the best is not to live together and spend only a few hours a week of intimacy. Rest can be managed by phone / texts. The other extreme of no physical intimacy for long, will also end the relationship, as other factors would come in between.

Kuronekko · 41-45, F

I have some sensory issues so sometimes i need my own space, but when im in the mood I love to be physical. I do not like to be groped or pestered for sex all the time though. Its such a turn off.

PEACH4LIFE · 46-50, F

Physical intimacy is very important to me. I love holding hands, hugging, cuddling, sitting in his lap. Intercourse is great but when you have all of the above it makes it even better!

IM5688 · 61-69, M

I have always enjoyed it and found it to be a healthy part of the relationship. It's too bad my partner is just the opposite, which makes me crave it even more.

Morvoren · F

It’s very important. If I didn’t have it for any reason our relationship would still be strong, but I love my man.

DailyFlash · 56-60, M

I think you can't make it the only thing but you have click that way. It's a major joy in life!

nevergiveup · M

Acceptance of issues with my body is always a part of my my intimacy. If they can see past them things go well

JustNik · 51-55, F

I think it’s important, but given that there hasn’t been an abundance of it for the last 25 years and I’m still here, it is apparently not the most important thing to me.

SissySecrets · 46-50

It’s a lovely part if the relationship. Especially when time is precious and we’ll spent.

nevergiveup · M

A year ago my wife went through the menopause. Her sex drive has gone down a lot but from time to time she is in the mood and sex is always very good.

SmileOnYourBrother

If you truly love and trust your partner, everything else comes hand in hand. It's not something to worry about. It will be there, or you will find a way.

3Dogmatic · 46-50, M

It’s paramount as is emotional intimacy. They are symbiotic to a good relationship.

zonavar68 · 56-60, M

When it's very one sided it doesn't mean much regardless of how much effort you put into making it fun and exciting. Especially when you get rebuffed by your partner and keep getting made to feel like you aren't worthy or deserving or she's 'dirty' or some other excuse.

ZashaKitty · 26-30, F

I think its very important for a healthy relationship

scorpiolovedeep · 51-55, M

It has its importance in a relationship.

It enhances the relationship more so when they have a really good emotional connection and better understanding.