ABSTRACT
Traditionally, women believed that love and communication was the key for a successful marriage. This simplistic overpromise has led to disappointment and alienation (as well as a high divorce rate). A healthy marriage (or life partnership) is satisfying, secure, and sexual. The role of sexuality is small, but integral—to energize their bond and reinforce feelings of desire and desirability. The paradox is that sex cannot save a relationship, but sexual dysfunction, conflicts, or avoidance can destroy a relationship. Marriage meets needs for intimacy and security better than any other relationship. Don’t expect a perfect marriage but do build an emotional and sexual relationship worth having. Sexuality has a vital 15–20% role in a satisfying, secure marriage.
