Could you have a meaningful relationship without sex?

[Rand]

a meaningful relationship, being together and facing the world together does not require sex, but I would think that it requires affection. Cuddling, embracing, holding and relating would probably be enough if the person enhances my life and I theirs. Laughing together and confiding in one another makes a meaningful relationship.

 

[luckynumbah7]

I picked yes, but I'd like to know why there isn't a 'both' possibility. Not monogamous and I don't pretend to be. It doesn't 'depend on the person' for me; I'm not gonna drop or pick up someone just because sex shifted - the reasons sex shifted are another matter entirely, however.

-Wait just a fucking minute, you. Quit resurrecting threads! Bloody zombies, zombies everywhere these days....

 

[Rand]

I picked yes, but I'd like to know why there isn't a 'both' possibility. Not monogamous and I don't pretend to be. It doesn't 'depend on the person' for me; I'm not gonna drop or pick up someone just because sex shifted - the reasons sex shifted are another matter entirely, however.

People are normally multi-faceted and as such connections will bring out different qualities. I did wonder about the phrase meaningful relationship but as you pointed out, society has changed in the decade since this was first posted.

So does the change in society mean gays will change their dating habits if the new end-game is marriage? I think there has been a shift and a greater emphasis on relationships and not just sex.

 

[luckynumbah7]

People are normally multi-faceted and as such connections will bring out different qualities. I did wonder about the phrase meaningful relationship but as you pointed out, society has changed in the decade since this was first posted.

....I wasn't monogamous a decade ago either, societal concepts of a decade ago had fuck-all to do with my 'meaningful relationships'. Howsabout you make new threads? Wouldn't kill ya and then you could reword questions at your leisure. Just think of the clarity that could be achieved when you don't dig something up that's dead and rotted already.

 

[72-Jay]

If it wasn't for the fact I'm unloveable/unfriendable..

I'd say yes I absolutely could, infact I'd prefer a 'love not sex' type relationship. (but it would still requite 100% monogamous)
Now where can i find that asexual boyfriend? (one who can do the impossible & break through unloveable/unfriendable-ness)

 

[luckynumbah7]

If it wasn't for the fact I'm unloveable/unfriendable..

I'd say yes I absolutely could, infact I'd prefer a 'love not sex' type relationship. (but it would still requite 100% monogamous)
Now where can i find that asexual boyfriend? (one who can do the impossible & break through unloveable/unfriendable-ness)

You know, there's groups and websites for that. Have you tried google?

 

[eastofeden]

If the guy COULDN'T have sex due to medical or severe psychological issues then yes..but if it was a lack of interest or desire in general..then no.

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[TickTockMan]

I could and would probably prefer it. Sex hurts too much anymore.

 

[Rand]

If the guy COULDN'T have sex due to medical or severe psychological issues then yes..but if it was a lack of interest or desire in general..then no.

I could and would probably prefer it. Sex hurts too much anymore.

Given the hatred and nastiness shown in the US, there might be several that have difficulty enjoying sex. And then there are probably a number of straight marriages that are happily sexless.

 

[G-Lexington]

I not only could, I have. I was partnered to a guy who, due to medical issues, was unable to have sex for a period of years.

Lex

 

[peeonme]

Been married for 43 years to a woman and sex was always off and on, it stopped totally in the mid 90's. I still go solo and I never turn myself down.
When you make a life long commitment your vows should be kept, on top of that I love her and can't imagine being without her.

 

[luckynumbah7]

I not only could, I have. I was partnered to a guy who, due to medical issues, was unable to have sex for a period of years.

Lex

Mmhmm, one of my longer-term relationships is entirely sexless. He's a joy. Don't need sex to love.

 

[Rand]

Been married for 43 years to a woman and sex was always off and on, it stopped totally in the mid 90's. I still go solo and I never turn myself down.
When you make a life long commitment your vows should be kept, on top of that I love her and can't imagine being without her.

I too believe in keeping promises if I am able. Your spouse brings you joy and that is important.

 

[Vannie]

I'm having meaningless relationships with everyone in this thread! Now bend over immediately!

 

[USEDCAR]

Probably not, I have a high sex drive i would hate to be in a relationship and i'm still jerking off almost every night. If its for meds or some kind of health reason i could deal with it. The last guy i was kinda with was on meds that killed his sex drive i give him credit he still tried to take care of me.

 

[BiMeGuy]

It comes down to who I am with.

 

[Alistair]

I'm having meaningless relationships with everyone in this thread! Now bend over immediately!

You said we were exclusive!

 

[Cormac135]

If the guy COULDN'T have sex due to medical or severe psychological issues then yes..but if it was a lack of interest or desire in general..then no.

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This, i'd just have to play away i guess.

 

[Cormac135]

I'm having meaningless relationships with everyone in this thread! Now bend over immediately!

You said we were exclusive!

 

[Rickrock]

I imagine that there are some people who could have a meaningful relationship without sex, but most people could not. It depends on the people.