Marriage without sex: why do people stay in such relationships and what do they do?
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Currently, many modern sexual couples live in marriages without sex. Many factors lead to this, which were discussed in detail in the previous article. This almost always results in a negative reputation for such relationships.
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With this in mind, some people have ended up leaving their partners. However, many remained. Why? This is the subject of the following study by Dr. Justin Rehmiller.
Sex does not equal love; relationships without sex are beneficial or harmful
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The popular Daily Mail published an interesting message: “I’m a sexologist. Really? I can solve this problem! How giving up sex leads to success.
So, essentially, people got married without sex. Because there were still benefits to the relationship, not to mention the big costs associated with the breakup. Indeed, 47% of participants reported that they got married because, in addition to the lack of sex, they felt they had the perfect partner.
In addition, many stayed because they felt they had lost too much and would leave (e. g., putting a lot of effort into relationships, such as children), or felt pressured to stay socially (e. g., religious reasons).
A small number stayed because they felt they had no better choice or were afraid to leave.
How do those who decide to get married without sex cope with the lack of intimate satisfaction? More than half (51%) said they try to focus their time and energy elsewhere, such as developing friendships or focusing on work, fitness or hobbies. In addition, many reported that they were looking for alternative sexual options. For example, 79% reported that they masturbate, 13-14% tried cybersex or phone sex, 26% admitted that they had sex and changed regular partners.
