{"id":42521,"date":"2023-12-12T11:17:52","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T16:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/?p=42521"},"modified":"2023-12-12T14:44:58","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T19:44:58","slug":"what-part-does-sex-play-in-maintaining-a-healthy-relationship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/what-part-does-sex-play-in-maintaining-a-healthy-relationship\/","title":{"rendered":"What Part Does Sex Play in Maintaining a Healthy Relationship?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The few who choose the holy bond of matrimony in today\u2019s society still struggle with the simple act of living well.\u00a0 Those who denounce marriage as simply a piece of paper, go from attraction to sexual intimacy quickly, then wonder why they can\u2019t have a long-lasting relationship.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Couples or partners with shaky, argumentative relationships, dwell on what\u2019s wrong with the other person, instead of looking inward to see what part they are playing.\u00a0 For most couples,\u00a0 arguments<\/a> are over trivial matters, like \u201cwhy didn\u2019t you put the cap back on the toothpaste\u201d which in the grand scheme of things will not matter in a few days, weeks, or months. Think about the trivia you argue about and will it really matter a few days in the future? And if not, forget it and move on.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Focus on “Simply Living”<\/h2>\n

In some conflictual relationships, couples dwell on the problem, constantly bringing up the past, and not allowing for open discussion where each party feels listened to.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

What is wrong with marriage today is couples don\u2019t spend enough time simply living, enjoying each other\u2019s company, talking, and sharing fun moments together. Instead, they become mired in what is wrong with their marriage instead of the simple act of living well, in peace, harmony and serenity. Or bury themselves in endless hours of social media to avoid being vulnerable with their partner. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Even when there is infidelity, there is time to share experiences, games, hobbies, and playful moments where fixing the problem is not the center of attention.\u00a0 There has to be time to question and explain how you both got to this point, but it doesn\u2019t have to be the center of your universe for the rest of your life.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Study instead how to enjoy life.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n