Would you stay in a marriage that lacked intimacy?

Question

Would you stay in a marriage that lacked intimacy?

Answer 1

Marriage is a lifelong commitment, and will only be as intimate as you make it. Dont wait on a radical change to happen, because you need to be the change you want to see in your marriage.

Answer 2

I vowed for better for worse in sickness and health til death.....

and I meant it.

6 years we have been poor and had some bad health so that would just be the for worse. Really if you don't mean the words don't say them.

Answer 3

no. what would be the point?

Answer 4

If it couldn't be resolved and we didn't have any kids, no, I wouldn't.

Answer 5

I've been doing so for many years, now. But then, I don't have many choices...

Answer 6

im about as romantic and intimate as...playdoh...

so it wouldnt bother me...

Answer 7

Marriage ... yes because marriage is for keeps.  Just dating? I'd like to say no but can we ever be sure we'd do what is right for ourselves?

Edit: Affection and emotional intimacy are the bedrock of a relationship. IMHO

Answer 8

s*x is not a  synonym for "intimacy".  There can be s*x without intimacy, and intimacy without s*x.  If there is no emotional intimacy in a marriage then there is nothing to stay for.  Time to cash in your chips.

Answer 9

Honestly when I think intimacy I think s*x...and only s*x. I think that if you are lacking in the romantic dept and you can improve it and then have MORE s*x, then I think you could work through the issues, but if there was no romantic qualities at all and no s*x, then I say def. NOT. Intimacy is a VITAL part of all relationships, without it there is not much left.

Answer 10

I really don't think I could. Intimacy is such an important part of a relationship to me.