how important is sex in a relationship or marriage?

Let have sex now!

If the sex is no good or is non existent in the relationship, that's a likely sign that the two partners are not both comfortable with each other (or possibly one or both is ashamed and uncomfortable with the act of sex itself, which can be fixed with some couples counseling). If one or both doesn't actually like being married/coupled to the other, the level of closeness that real lovemaking brings will never be there. At that point sex is just performed like it's an obligation. Sex should never be had out of obligation but because the two partners want to be together with such intimacy.

Sex is important in a relationship or marriage but it's not something that can be quantified. When both individuals are soul mates to each other, absolutely and totally in love, their lovemaking is an extension and expression of that very deep love. It is a giving of one's own body to the other and accepting the other's body. The actual sexual activity isn't required for a couple to feel that intimately close to each other but it is a natural extension of that closeness. As the couple gets older that feeling of closeness and being soul mates can remain strong even if they have sex less or get to a point that they don't have it at all. In the end, being in love is the most important thing in their relationship.

Sex is very important in a marriage, if there is none then that is defined as a friend or just a roommate with financial benefits. As a percentage???? Let's see...that's a tough one to answer, maybe close to 50%. Yes, you are right if the sex is lacking or not there the marriage will fail, it is an integral part of a marriage.

Percentage wise?

that's a hard percentage to come up with

cause everyone is different when it comes to sexual desires

and needs.

hey I have had women in my past who were fantastic as far as sex

but had a IQ of 35 to 100

and believe it or not it was a big turn off.

I would love to have a woman who was intelligent, and sexy,

so if I had to choose between a woman who could please me in bed every time

or the woman that could increase my bank account, and give me OK sex every now and then with intelligent conversation? Ill take the OK sex any-day.

Sex is Very important in a marriage. It unites your souls to make you as one. It gives a special feeling of being loved. Sex is not just an action but an expression of how you feel for one another. Plus if your having sex with your spouse then theres no need for him/her to go else where for it.

IMO its very important, and I wouldnt stay without it, but that said, the refusal by a spouse to have sex is indicative of other issues in the marriage (assuming no medical reasons), which are the root of the problem.

It is VITAL!

Take catholicism as just one perspective...if a man and woman marry but never consummate the marriage, the marriage can be annulled without question.

I think that if either partner is unwilling then there needs to be some introspection on the relationship and figure it all out.

Well, if the spouse allows side action, it's a 3/10, if not, a 7/10. Friendship is important, too, and sharing financial goals.

I'm not sure about percentages, I think it is different for every couple, but I do know that both partners need to be happy or at least compromise enough for them both to be content with the amount and quality for it to work.

A good relationship is constructed of many things, good sex being one of them. I would say it is just as important as compatibility.

i guess if your Truly in love you wouldn't mind as much because theres SO much more to a relationship than sex. but these days relationships are based on sex & ppl wonder y theres so much divorce and broken familys with many kids. theres ways of getting around sex and making it better. if your in love tho it accually means somthing.